Handies Pk (CO)

Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 4,788 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,788 ft (1,460 m)
Average gain	522 ft per mile (99 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 2,385 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.4%
Runnable	10% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	45%

Questions about Handies Pk (CO)

How much elevation gain does Handies Pk (CO) have?

Handies Pk (CO) has 4,788 ft (1,460 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 522 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Handies Pk (CO)?

The difficulty score for Handies Pk (CO) is 23.7 of 100. That is harder than 93.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 10% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Handies Pk (CO)?

The longest climb on Handies Pk (CO) runs 2.3 miles (3.6 km) and gains 2,385 ft (727 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.4%.