High Lonesome Loop

CO, USA

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 3,158 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

High Lonesome Loop is a 15.7-mile loop route in CO, USA, gaining 3,158 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 2,915 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,158 ft (962 m)
Average gain	201 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	7.9 mi, 3,046 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about High Lonesome Loop

How much elevation gain does High Lonesome Loop have?

High Lonesome Loop has 3,158 ft (962 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.3 km). That averages 201 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is High Lonesome Loop?

The difficulty score for High Lonesome Loop is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% 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 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and gains 3,046 ft (929 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22%.