Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO)

El Paso County, Colorado, United States

17.1 miles (27.5 km) · 4,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.1 mi (27.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Average gain	288 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 1,768 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO)

How much elevation gain does Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO) have?

Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO) has 4,931 ft (1,503 m) of elevation gain over 17.1 miles (27.5 km). That averages 288 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO)?

The difficulty score for Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO) is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO)?

The longest climb on Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO) runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and gains 1,768 ft (539 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40%.