Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO)

El Paso County, Colorado, United States

29.3 miles (47.1 km) · 5,570 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.3 mi (47.1 km)
Elevation gain	5,570 ft (1,698 m)
Average gain	190 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 3,349 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	121.1%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO) have?

Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO) has 5,570 ft (1,698 m) of elevation gain over 29.3 miles (47.1 km). That averages 190 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO) is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Manitou Missing Link Loop (CO) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,349 ft (1,021 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 121.1%.