Leadville Trail 100

BLM - Royal Gorge Field Office, Colorado, United States

105.6 miles (169.9 km) · 11,018 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	105.6 mi (169.9 km)
Elevation gain	11,018 ft (3,358 m)
Average gain	104 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	8.9 mi, 3,232 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.4%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	8 climbs, 9 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Leadville Trail 100

How much elevation gain does Leadville Trail 100 have?

Leadville Trail 100 has 11,018 ft (3,358 m) of elevation gain over 105.6 miles (169.9 km). That averages 104 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Leadville Trail 100?

The difficulty score for Leadville Trail 100 is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Leadville Trail 100?

The longest climb on Leadville Trail 100 runs 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and gains 3,232 ft (985 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.4%.