Wham Ridge (CO)

San Juan County, Colorado, United States

21.9 miles (35.2 km) · 7,172 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	21.9 mi (35.2 km)
Elevation gain	7,172 ft (2,186 m)
Average gain	328 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	6.9 mi, 4,954 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	101%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Wham Ridge (CO)

How much elevation gain does Wham Ridge (CO) have?

Wham Ridge (CO) has 7,172 ft (2,186 m) of elevation gain over 21.9 miles (35.2 km). That averages 328 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wham Ridge (CO)?

The difficulty score for Wham Ridge (CO) is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wham Ridge (CO)?

The longest climb on Wham Ridge (CO) runs 6.9 miles (11.0 km) and gains 4,954 ft (1,510 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 101%.