Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

11.0 miles (17.6 km) · 4,967 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,967 ft (1,514 m)
Average gain	453 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb	1.3 mi, 1,414 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.7%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA)

How much elevation gain does Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA) have?

Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA) has 4,967 ft (1,514 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.6 km). That averages 453 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA)?

The difficulty score for Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA) is 16.7 of 100. That is harder than 86.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA)?

The longest climb on Tenaya, Matthes, Cathedral Traverse (CA) runs 1.3 miles (2.1 km) and gains 1,414 ft (431 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.7%.