Indian Creek loop

Douglas County, Colorado, United States

14.3 miles (23.1 km) · 2,582 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,582 ft (787 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 577 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.9%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	13.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Indian Creek loop

How much elevation gain does Indian Creek loop have?

Indian Creek loop has 2,582 ft (787 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.1 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Indian Creek loop?

The difficulty score for Indian Creek loop is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 80.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Indian Creek loop?

The longest climb on Indian Creek loop runs 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and gains 577 ft (176 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.9%.