Mt Elbert (CO)

Lake County, Colorado, United States

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 4,500 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,500 ft (1,372 m)
Average gain	462 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 4,396 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.5%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	43%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Mt Elbert (CO)

How much elevation gain does Mt Elbert (CO) have?

Mt Elbert (CO) has 4,500 ft (1,372 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 462 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Elbert (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mt Elbert (CO) is 23.9 of 100. That is harder than 94.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Elbert (CO)?

The longest climb on Mt Elbert (CO) runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 4,396 ft (1,340 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.5%.