Big Marvine Loop (CO)

Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States

22.9 miles (36.9 km) · 3,320 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.9 mi (36.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,320 ft (1,012 m)
Average gain	145 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	14.2 mi, 2,835 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	13 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Big Marvine Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Big Marvine Loop (CO) have?

Big Marvine Loop (CO) has 3,320 ft (1,012 m) of elevation gain over 22.9 miles (36.9 km). That averages 145 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Big Marvine Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Big Marvine Loop (CO) is 13 of 100. That is harder than 78.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Big Marvine Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Big Marvine Loop (CO) runs 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and gains 2,835 ft (864 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.