Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO)

Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 2,250 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,250 ft (686 m)
Average gain	231 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,702 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.8%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO) have?

Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO) has 2,250 ft (686 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 231 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO) is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO) runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 1,702 ft (519 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.8%.