Longs Peak (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

13.6 miles (22.0 km) · 4,803 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.6 mi (22.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,803 ft (1,464 m)
Average gain	352 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 4,610 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	65.3%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	0%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Longs Peak (CO)

How much elevation gain does Longs Peak (CO) have?

Longs Peak (CO) has 4,803 ft (1,464 m) of elevation gain over 13.6 miles (22.0 km). That averages 352 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Longs Peak (CO)?

The difficulty score for Longs Peak (CO) is 23 of 100. That is harder than 93.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Longs Peak (CO)?

The longest climb on Longs Peak (CO) runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 4,610 ft (1,405 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 65.3%.