Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO)

Boulder County, Colorado, United States

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 3,615 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,615 ft (1,102 m)
Average gain	375 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 3,184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	49%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO)

How much elevation gain does Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO) have?

Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO) has 3,615 ft (1,102 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 375 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO)?

The difficulty score for Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO) is 22.9 of 100. That is harder than 93.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO)?

The longest climb on Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO) runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 3,184 ft (971 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 49%.