Mt Rosa (CO)

El Paso County, Colorado, United States

13.0 miles (21.0 km) · 3,566 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.0 mi (21.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,566 ft (1,087 m)
Average gain	274 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 3,553 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.9%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Mt Rosa (CO)

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

Mt Rosa (CO) has 3,566 ft (1,087 m) of elevation gain over 13.0 miles (21.0 km). That averages 274 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Rosa (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mt Rosa (CO) is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% 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 Rosa (CO)?

The longest climb on Mt Rosa (CO) runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 3,553 ft (1,083 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.9%.