West Maroon Trail (CO)

Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 5,477 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,477 ft (1,669 m)
Average gain	269 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 2,793 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.2%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about West Maroon Trail (CO)

How much elevation gain does West Maroon Trail (CO) have?

West Maroon Trail (CO) has 5,477 ft (1,669 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 269 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is West Maroon Trail (CO)?

The difficulty score for West Maroon Trail (CO) is 18.6 of 100. That is harder than 89.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on West Maroon Trail (CO)?

The longest climb on West Maroon Trail (CO) runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 2,793 ft (851 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.2%.