Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop

Estes Park, Colorado, United States

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 2,500 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,500 ft (762 m)
Average gain	239 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 1,355 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop

How much elevation gain does Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop have?

Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop has 2,500 ft (762 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 239 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop?

The difficulty score for Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 86.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop?

The longest climb on Black Canyon > Gem Lake Loop runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 1,355 ft (413 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24%.