North Fork Trail (CO)

Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

18.4 miles (29.5 km) · 2,403 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.4 mi (29.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,403 ft (733 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 1,450 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.2%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about North Fork Trail (CO)

How much elevation gain does North Fork Trail (CO) have?

North Fork Trail (CO) has 2,403 ft (733 m) of elevation gain over 18.4 miles (29.5 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is North Fork Trail (CO)?

The difficulty score for North Fork Trail (CO) is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on North Fork Trail (CO)?

The longest climb on North Fork Trail (CO) runs 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and gains 1,450 ft (442 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.2%.