Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes)

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States

18.8 miles (30.3 km) · 6,153 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.8 mi (30.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,153 ft (1,875 m)
Average gain	326 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 3,838 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	184.4%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes)

How much elevation gain does Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes) have?

Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes) has 6,153 ft (1,875 m) of elevation gain over 18.8 miles (30.3 km). That averages 326 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes)?

The difficulty score for Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes) is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 84.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes)?

The longest climb on Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes) runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 3,838 ft (1,170 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 184.4%.