Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO)

Saguache County, Colorado, United States

14.9 miles (24.1 km) · 4,879 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (24.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,879 ft (1,487 m)
Average gain	326 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 4,355 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51.5%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO)

How much elevation gain does Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO) have?

Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO) has 4,879 ft (1,487 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (24.1 km). That averages 326 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO)?

The difficulty score for Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO) is 21 of 100. That is harder than 91.7% 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.

What is the longest climb on Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO)?

The longest climb on Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO) runs 6.1 miles (9.9 km) and gains 4,355 ft (1,328 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51.5%.