Mt Holy Cross (CO)

Eagle County, Colorado, United States

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 5,372 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,372 ft (1,637 m)
Average gain	385 ft per mile (73 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 2,904 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	49.4%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	24.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Mt Holy Cross (CO)

How much elevation gain does Mt Holy Cross (CO) have?

Mt Holy Cross (CO) has 5,372 ft (1,637 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 385 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Holy Cross (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mt Holy Cross (CO) is 24.4 of 100. That is harder than 94.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% 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 Holy Cross (CO)?

The longest climb on Mt Holy Cross (CO) runs 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and gains 2,904 ft (885 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 49.4%.