Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO)

Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

13.9 miles (22.3 km) · 5,592 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.3 km)
Elevation gain	5,592 ft (1,704 m)
Average gain	404 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 4,126 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO)

How much elevation gain does Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO) have?

Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO) has 5,592 ft (1,704 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.3 km). That averages 404 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO) is 21.6 of 100. That is harder than 92.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% 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 Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO)?

The longest climb on Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO) runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 4,126 ft (1,258 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66%.