Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO)

Custer County, Colorado, United States

22.1 miles (35.6 km) · 5,817 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.1 mi (35.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,817 ft (1,773 m)
Average gain	263 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	10.0 mi, 3,948 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.8%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO) have?

Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO) has 5,817 ft (1,773 m) of elevation gain over 22.1 miles (35.6 km). That averages 263 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO) is 20.9 of 100. That is harder than 91.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO) runs 10.0 miles (16.1 km) and gains 3,948 ft (1,203 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.