Mount Whitney Trail

CA, USA

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 5,267 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	5,267 ft (1,605 m)
Average gain	655 ft per mile (124 m per km)
Longest climb	7.9 mi, 5,270 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29%
Runnable	11% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	30.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	73%
Mild downhill	1%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Mount Whitney Trail

How much elevation gain does Mount Whitney Trail have?

Mount Whitney Trail has 5,267 ft (1,605 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 655 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Whitney Trail?

The difficulty score for Mount Whitney Trail is 30.3 of 100. That is harder than 97.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 11% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Whitney Trail?

The longest climb on Mount Whitney Trail runs 7.9 miles (12.6 km) and gains 5,270 ft (1,606 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29%.