Wild Basin Traverse (CO)

Boulder County, Colorado, United States

29.7 miles (47.9 km) · 13,438 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.7 mi (47.9 km)
Elevation gain	13,438 ft (4,096 m)
Average gain	452 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 2,613 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.1%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	21.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Wild Basin Traverse (CO)

How much elevation gain does Wild Basin Traverse (CO) have?

Wild Basin Traverse (CO) has 13,438 ft (4,096 m) of elevation gain over 29.7 miles (47.9 km). That averages 452 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wild Basin Traverse (CO)?

The difficulty score for Wild Basin Traverse (CO) is 21.6 of 100. That is harder than 92.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wild Basin Traverse (CO)?

The longest climb on Wild Basin Traverse (CO) runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 2,613 ft (797 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.1%.