Castle Peak (CO)

Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

12.5 miles (20.2 km) · 4,888 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.5 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,888 ft (1,490 m)
Average gain	390 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 4,708 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	162.9%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Castle Peak (CO)

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

Castle Peak (CO) has 4,888 ft (1,490 m) of elevation gain over 12.5 miles (20.2 km). That averages 390 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Castle Peak (CO)?

The difficulty score for Castle Peak (CO) is 22.1 of 100. That is harder than 92.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Castle Peak (CO) runs 6.1 miles (9.9 km) and gains 4,708 ft (1,435 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 162.9%.