Mariposa County, California, United States
14.3 miles (23.1 km) · 4,530 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
El Capitan (CA) covers 14.3 miles across Mariposa County, California, United States. Runners face 4,530 feet of climbing with 4,493 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.4 miles and gains 3,051 feet. Vertical rate measures 317 feet of gain per mile. The course is 38% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 95.68th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.
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