Rae Lakes Loop

Kings Canyon National Park, California, United States

31.8 miles (51.2 km) · 7,192 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	31.8 mi (51.2 km)
Elevation gain	7,192 ft (2,192 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	11.7 mi, 6,803 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Rae Lakes Loop

How much elevation gain does Rae Lakes Loop have?

Rae Lakes Loop has 7,192 ft (2,192 m) of elevation gain over 31.8 miles (51.2 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rae Lakes Loop?

The difficulty score for Rae Lakes Loop is 17.2 of 100. That is harder than 87.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rae Lakes Loop?

The longest climb on Rae Lakes Loop runs 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and gains 6,803 ft (2,074 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55%.