Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO)

Custer County, Colorado, United States

12.7 miles (20.4 km) · 4,498 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,498 ft (1,371 m)
Average gain	355 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 3,425 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	86.2%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO)

How much elevation gain does Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO) have?

Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO) has 4,498 ft (1,371 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.4 km). That averages 355 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO)?

The difficulty score for Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO) is 16.7 of 100. That is harder than 86.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO)?

The longest climb on Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO) runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 3,425 ft (1,044 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 86.2%.