Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 3,048 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,048 ft (929 m)
Average gain	366 ft per mile (69 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,676 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	81.8%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO)

How much elevation gain does Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO) have?

Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO) has 3,048 ft (929 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 366 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO)?

The difficulty score for Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO) is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO)?

The longest climb on Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO) runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 2,676 ft (816 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 81.8%.