High Lonesome Loop

Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, United States

14.5 miles (23.4 km) · 3,202 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

High Lonesome Loop is a 14.5-mile loop route in Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, United States, gaining 3,219 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.4 miles gaining 2,929 feet at an average 8.4% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,202 ft (976 m)
Average gain	220 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 2,929 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.4%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about High Lonesome Loop

How much elevation gain does High Lonesome Loop have?

High Lonesome Loop has 3,202 ft (976 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.4 km). That averages 220 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is High Lonesome Loop?

The difficulty score for High Lonesome Loop is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on High Lonesome Loop?

The longest climb on High Lonesome Loop runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 2,929 ft (893 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.