Byers Peak (CO)

Grand County, Colorado, United States

8.5 miles (13.8 km) · 2,916 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,916 ft (889 m)
Average gain	341 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,833 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.3%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Byers Peak (CO)

How much elevation gain does Byers Peak (CO) have?

Byers Peak (CO) has 2,916 ft (889 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.8 km). That averages 341 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Byers Peak (CO)?

The difficulty score for Byers Peak (CO) is 20.2 of 100. That is harder than 91% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Byers Peak (CO)?

The longest climb on Byers Peak (CO) runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 2,833 ft (863 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.3%.