Mt Sopris (CO)

Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 4,546 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,546 ft (1,386 m)
Average gain	339 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 4,288 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.4%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Mt Sopris (CO)

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

Mt Sopris (CO) has 4,546 ft (1,386 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.6 km). That averages 339 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Sopris (CO)?

The difficulty score for Mt Sopris (CO) is 19.9 of 100. That is harder than 90.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% 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 Sopris (CO)?

The longest climb on Mt Sopris (CO) runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 4,288 ft (1,307 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.4%.