Yosemite Valley Loop (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

20.6 miles (33.2 km) · 1,158 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.6 mi (33.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,158 ft (353 m)
Average gain	56 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 123 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.3%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	73%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Yosemite Valley Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Yosemite Valley Loop (CA) have?

Yosemite Valley Loop (CA) has 1,158 ft (353 m) of elevation gain over 20.6 miles (33.2 km). That averages 56 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Yosemite Valley Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Yosemite Valley Loop (CA) is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 32.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Yosemite Valley Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Yosemite Valley Loop (CA) runs 6.2 miles (10.1 km) and gains 123 ft (38 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.3%.