Gilpin County, Colorado, United States
14.1 miles (22.8 km) · 3,865 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 14.1 mi (22.8 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Average gain | 273 ft per mile (52 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.0 mi, 3,805 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 29.2% |
| Runnable | 37% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 20.7 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 3% |
| Mild uphill | 9% |
| Moderate uphill | 11% |
| Steep uphill | 28% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 15% |
| Steep downhill | 25% |
James Peak Ascent has 3,865 ft (1,178 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.8 km). That averages 273 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for James Peak Ascent is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on James Peak Ascent runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,805 ft (1,160 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.2%.
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