Broken Hand Peak

Custer County, Colorado, United States

11.5 miles (18.4 km) · 4,450 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,450 ft (1,357 m)
Average gain	388 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 3,097 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	69.2%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Broken Hand Peak

How much elevation gain does Broken Hand Peak have?

Broken Hand Peak has 4,450 ft (1,357 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.4 km). That averages 388 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Broken Hand Peak?

The difficulty score for Broken Hand Peak is 20.1 of 100. That is harder than 90.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Broken Hand Peak?

The longest climb on Broken Hand Peak runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 3,097 ft (944 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 69.2%.