Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO)

Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

22.4 miles (36.0 km) · 5,810 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.4 mi (36.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,810 ft (1,771 m)
Average gain	260 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 4,227 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.7%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO) have?

Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO) has 5,810 ft (1,771 m) of elevation gain over 22.4 miles (36.0 km). That averages 260 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO) is 18.9 of 100. That is harder than 89.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 4,227 ft (1,289 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.7%.