Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

17.5 miles (28.1 km) · 4,153 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.5 mi (28.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,153 ft (1,266 m)
Average gain	238 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	8.6 mi, 3,347 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO)

How much elevation gain does Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO) have?

Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO) has 4,153 ft (1,266 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.1 km). That averages 238 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO)?

The difficulty score for Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO) is 17.9 of 100. That is harder than 88.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO)?

The longest climb on Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO) runs 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and gains 3,347 ft (1,020 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47%.