Ptarmigan Peak (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

14.5 miles (23.4 km) · 4,838 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,838 ft (1,475 m)
Average gain	333 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 3,525 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.3%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Ptarmigan Peak (CO)

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

Ptarmigan Peak (CO) has 4,838 ft (1,475 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.4 km). That averages 333 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ptarmigan Peak (CO)?

The difficulty score for Ptarmigan Peak (CO) is 21.7 of 100. That is harder than 92.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Ptarmigan Peak (CO) runs 5.4 miles (8.6 km) and gains 3,525 ft (1,075 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.3%.