Saint Louis Ridge Traverse

Grand County, Colorado, United States

29.6 miles (47.7 km) · 8,058 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.6 mi (47.7 km)
Elevation gain	8,058 ft (2,456 m)
Average gain	272 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 3,695 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.3%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Saint Louis Ridge Traverse

How much elevation gain does Saint Louis Ridge Traverse have?

Saint Louis Ridge Traverse has 8,058 ft (2,456 m) of elevation gain over 29.6 miles (47.7 km). That averages 272 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Saint Louis Ridge Traverse?

The difficulty score for Saint Louis Ridge Traverse is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Saint Louis Ridge Traverse?

The longest climb on Saint Louis Ridge Traverse runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 3,695 ft (1,126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.3%.