Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO)

Boulder County, Colorado, United States

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 2,416 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,416 ft (737 m)
Average gain	173 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 751 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.6%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO)

How much elevation gain does Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO) have?

Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO) has 2,416 ft (737 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 173 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO)?

The difficulty score for Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO) is 13 of 100. That is harder than 78.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO)?

The longest climb on Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO) runs 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and gains 751 ft (229 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.6%.