Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

14.1 miles (22.7 km) · 3,456 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,456 ft (1,054 m)
Average gain	245 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 1,689 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.3%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO)

How much elevation gain does Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO) have?

Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO) has 3,456 ft (1,054 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.7 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO)?

The difficulty score for Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO) is 16.3 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO)?

The longest climb on Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO) runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 1,689 ft (515 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.3%.