Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

19.4 miles (31.2 km) · 3,309 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.4 mi (31.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,309 ft (1,009 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 1,050 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.8%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO)

How much elevation gain does Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO) have?

Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO) has 3,309 ft (1,009 m) of elevation gain over 19.4 miles (31.2 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO)?

The difficulty score for Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO)?

The longest climb on Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO) runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 1,050 ft (320 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.8%.