Mineral King Loop (CA)

Tulare County, California, United States

36.3 miles (58.4 km) · 11,009 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Mineral King Loop (CA) is a 36.3 mile route in Tulare County, California, United States. The course features 11,009 feet of elevation gain and 11,005 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 8.0 miles, gaining 3,866 feet. The course averages 305 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 38% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 22.8 out of 10, placing it in the 89.38th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring California's mountain terrain.