Crag Crest National Recreation Trail

Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado, United States

10.2 miles (16.4 km) · 1,678 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,678 ft (511 m)
Average gain	165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 1,006 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.4%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Crag Crest National Recreation Trail

How much elevation gain does Crag Crest National Recreation Trail have?

Crag Crest National Recreation Trail has 1,678 ft (511 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.4 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crag Crest National Recreation Trail?

The difficulty score for Crag Crest National Recreation Trail is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Crag Crest National Recreation Trail?

The longest climb on Crag Crest National Recreation Trail runs 2.6 miles (4.3 km) and gains 1,006 ft (307 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.