Peak 8 (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 3,228 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,228 ft (984 m)
Average gain	380 ft per mile (72 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 3,213 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40%
Runnable	34% 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	1%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Peak 8 (CO)

How much elevation gain does Peak 8 (CO) have?

Peak 8 (CO) has 3,228 ft (984 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 380 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Peak 8 (CO)?

The difficulty score for Peak 8 (CO) is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Peak 8 (CO)?

The longest climb on Peak 8 (CO) runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 3,213 ft (979 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40%.