Mt. Starr King (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

19.1 miles (30.7 km) · 5,844 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance19.1 mi (30.7 km)
Elevation gain5,844 ft (1,781 m)
Average gain306 ft per mile (58 m per km)
Longest climb8.5 mi, 4,504 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade32%
Runnable30% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score19.4 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill10%
Moderate uphill13%
Steep uphill29%
Mild downhill7%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill28%

Questions about Mt. Starr King (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mt. Starr King (CA) have?

Mt. Starr King (CA) has 5,844 ft (1,781 m) of elevation gain over 19.1 miles (30.7 km). That averages 306 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Starr King (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mt. Starr King (CA) is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 91.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt. Starr King (CA)?

The longest climb on Mt. Starr King (CA) runs 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and gains 4,504 ft (1,373 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.

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