Mt Whitney (CA)

Inyo County, California, United States

14.3 miles (23.0 km) · 6,282 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.0 km)
Elevation gain	6,282 ft (1,915 m)
Average gain	439 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 6,125 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	71.7%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	51%

Questions about Mt Whitney (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mt Whitney (CA) have?

Mt Whitney (CA) has 6,282 ft (1,915 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.0 km). That averages 439 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Whitney (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Whitney (CA) is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% 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 Whitney (CA)?

The longest climb on Mt Whitney (CA) runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 6,125 ft (1,867 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 71.7%.