Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO)

Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

11.2 miles (18.1 km) · 2,144 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,144 ft (654 m)
Average gain	191 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 688 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO) have?

Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO) has 2,144 ft (654 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.1 km). That averages 191 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO) is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO) runs 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and gains 688 ft (210 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.