Upper Turquoise Lake (CO)

Eagle County, Colorado, United States

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 3,091 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,091 ft (942 m)
Average gain	221 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 3,007 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Upper Turquoise Lake (CO)

How much elevation gain does Upper Turquoise Lake (CO) have?

Upper Turquoise Lake (CO) has 3,091 ft (942 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 221 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upper Turquoise Lake (CO)?

The difficulty score for Upper Turquoise Lake (CO) is 18.2 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upper Turquoise Lake (CO)?

The longest climb on Upper Turquoise Lake (CO) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,007 ft (916 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21%.