Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes)

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States

18.8 miles (30.3 km) · 6,150 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Truchas Peaks Linkup (via Trampas Lakes) is a 18.8-mile loop route in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States, gaining 6,150 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.8 miles gaining 4,570 feet at an average 9.9% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.8 mi (30.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,150 ft (1,875 m)
Average gain	326 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 4,076 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	20.4 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 6,150 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 20.4 of 100. That is harder than 91.2% 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 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 4,076 ft (1,243 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 184.4%.