Barr Trail

CO, USA

12.5 miles (20.1 km) · 7,517 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Barr Trail covers 12.5 miles across CO, USA. Runners face 7,517 feet of climbing. The longest climb spans 6.2 miles with 4,380 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 603 feet per mile. The course is 14% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 43.2 puts it in the top 1.3% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking CO adventures.

Route facts

Distance	12.5 mi (20.1 km)
Elevation gain	7,517 ft (2,291 m)
Average gain	601 ft per mile (114 m per km)
Longest climb	12.0 mi, 7,540 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.5%
Runnable	14% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	37.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	66%

Questions about Barr Trail

How much elevation gain does Barr Trail have?

Barr Trail has 7,517 ft (2,291 m) of elevation gain over 12.5 miles (20.1 km). That averages 601 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Barr Trail?

The difficulty score for Barr Trail is 37.9 of 100. That is harder than 99.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 14% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Barr Trail?

The longest climb on Barr Trail runs 12.0 miles (19.3 km) and gains 7,540 ft (2,298 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.5%.