East Fork via Lost Lake

Taos County, New Mexico, United States

13.8 miles (22.2 km) · 2,119 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.8 mi (22.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,119 ft (646 m)
Average gain	153 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 1,970 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.6%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	22%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about East Fork via Lost Lake

How much elevation gain does East Fork via Lost Lake have?

East Fork via Lost Lake has 2,119 ft (646 m) of elevation gain over 13.8 miles (22.2 km). That averages 153 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is East Fork via Lost Lake?

The difficulty score for East Fork via Lost Lake is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on East Fork via Lost Lake?

The longest climb on East Fork via Lost Lake runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 1,970 ft (601 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.6%.