Ptarmigan Peak (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

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

Ptarmigan Peak (CO) is a 14.5-mile loop route in Summit County, Colorado, United States, gaining 4,819 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 3,622 feet at an average 11.5% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.