Ruby Creek Traverse (CO)

Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 5,018 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	5,018 ft (1,530 m)
Average gain	566 ft per mile (107 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 3,042 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.5%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	40%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	40%

Questions about Ruby Creek Traverse (CO)

How much elevation gain does Ruby Creek Traverse (CO) have?

Ruby Creek Traverse (CO) has 5,018 ft (1,530 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 566 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruby Creek Traverse (CO)?

The difficulty score for Ruby Creek Traverse (CO) is 23.1 of 100. That is harder than 93.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ruby Creek Traverse (CO)?

The longest climb on Ruby Creek Traverse (CO) runs 2.3 miles (3.6 km) and gains 3,042 ft (927 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.5%.