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6.0 miles
Distance
379 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
00:35:59
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
3,999 ft
Altitude min
4,180 ft
Altitude max
4,032 ft
Altitude start
4,009 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:35:59
Avg time

Valley Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #43792 in Hiking [+]
    • #34884 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #2,545 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #1,889 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Valley Loop is a 6 mile green difficulty singletrack trail located near Yosemite California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Oct 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Valley Loop located?
      Valley Loop is located in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, California, United States. It is part of the Yosemite National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.73278, -119.55782.
      ▼ How hard is Valley Loop?
      Valley Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Valley Loop?
      Valley Loop has 379 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,999 ft to 4,180 ft.
      ▼ Is Valley Loop a point to point trail?
      Valley Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Valley Loop?
      Valley Loop is 6.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Valley Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Valley Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Valley Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Valley Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Valley Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 5 minutes to hike Valley Loop. The trail is 6.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Valley Loop?
      Valley Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 75 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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