The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 3,355 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,355 ft (1,023 m)
Average gain	289 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 3,054 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	71.1%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO)

How much elevation gain does The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO) have?

The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO) has 3,355 ft (1,023 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 289 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO)?

The difficulty score for The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO) is 16.9 of 100. That is harder than 86.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO)?

The longest climb on The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO) runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 3,054 ft (931 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 71.1%.