RMNP CDT Loop (CO)

Grand County, Colorado, United States

26.1 miles (42.0 km) · 4,382 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	26.1 mi (42.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,382 ft (1,336 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	13.0 mi, 3,714 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.1%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about RMNP CDT Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does RMNP CDT Loop (CO) have?

RMNP CDT Loop (CO) has 4,382 ft (1,336 m) of elevation gain over 26.1 miles (42.0 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is RMNP CDT Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for RMNP CDT Loop (CO) is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on RMNP CDT Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on RMNP CDT Loop (CO) runs 13.0 miles (21.0 km) and gains 3,714 ft (1,132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.1%.