Minaret Summit via Mammoth Scenic Loop

Minaret Summit via Mammoth Scenic Loop covers 16.6km and 566m of climbing, reaching 2,797m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.4% disguises ramps of 8.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The summit at 2,797m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.