Black Mountain Loop (CO)

Moffat County, Colorado, United States

17.3 miles (27.8 km) · 2,850 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.3 mi (27.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,850 ft (869 m)
Average gain	165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 2,061 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Black Mountain Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Black Mountain Loop (CO) have?

Black Mountain Loop (CO) has 2,850 ft (869 m) of elevation gain over 17.3 miles (27.8 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Black Mountain Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Black Mountain Loop (CO) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 Mountain Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Black Mountain Loop (CO) runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 2,061 ft (628 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.