Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO)

Boulder County, Colorado, United States

14.6 miles (23.4 km) · 6,978 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,978 ft (2,127 m)
Average gain	479 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	1.1 mi, 1,103 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	147.1%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO)

How much elevation gain does Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO) have?

Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO) has 6,978 ft (2,127 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.4 km). That averages 479 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO)?

The difficulty score for Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO) is 16.8 of 100. That is harder than 86.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO)?

The longest climb on Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO) runs 1.1 miles (1.7 km) and gains 1,103 ft (336 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 147.1%.