Bridge of Heaven

Ouray County, Colorado, United States

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 3,322 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,322 ft (1,013 m)
Average gain	404 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 3,323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.7%
Runnable	11% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	40%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	43%

Questions about Bridge of Heaven

How much elevation gain does Bridge of Heaven have?

Bridge of Heaven has 3,322 ft (1,013 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 404 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bridge of Heaven?

The difficulty score for Bridge of Heaven is 22.8 of 100. That is harder than 93.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 11% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bridge of Heaven?

The longest climb on Bridge of Heaven runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 3,323 ft (1,013 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.7%.