Rio Grande Pyramid (CO)

Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States

19.5 miles (31.4 km) · 4,686 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.5 mi (31.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,686 ft (1,428 m)
Average gain	240 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	9.8 mi, 4,429 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.1%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Rio Grande Pyramid (CO)

How much elevation gain does Rio Grande Pyramid (CO) have?

Rio Grande Pyramid (CO) has 4,686 ft (1,428 m) of elevation gain over 19.5 miles (31.4 km). That averages 240 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rio Grande Pyramid (CO)?

The difficulty score for Rio Grande Pyramid (CO) is 16.9 of 100. That is harder than 86.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rio Grande Pyramid (CO)?

The longest climb on Rio Grande Pyramid (CO) runs 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and gains 4,429 ft (1,350 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.1%.