Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 4,178 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,178 ft (1,274 m)
Average gain	461 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 2,906 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.5%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO)

How much elevation gain does Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO) have?

Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO) has 4,178 ft (1,274 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 461 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO) is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO)?

The longest climb on Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 2,906 ft (886 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.5%.