East Spanish Peak

Huerfano County, Colorado, United States

9.2 miles (14.7 km) · 2,976 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,976 ft (907 m)
Average gain	325 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 2,713 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.1%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about East Spanish Peak

How much elevation gain does East Spanish Peak have?

East Spanish Peak has 2,976 ft (907 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.7 km). That averages 325 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is East Spanish Peak?

The difficulty score for East Spanish Peak is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% 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 Spanish Peak?

The longest climb on East Spanish Peak runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 2,713 ft (827 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.1%.