Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

27.0 miles (43.5 km) · 7,605 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA) covers 27.0 miles across Mariposa County, California, United States. Runners face 7,605 feet of climbing with 7,461 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 7.9 miles and gains 2,878 feet. Vertical rate measures 284 feet of gain per mile. The course is 42% 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 95.66th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.