Berthoud Ridge Traverse

Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

41.9 miles (67.5 km) · 14,469 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Berthoud Ridge Traverse route traverses 41.9 miles through Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Elevation gain totals 14,469 feet, with 14,467 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 10.5 miles and gains 1,253 feet. Vertical rate measures 347 feet of gain per mile. About 37% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 91.13th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Colorado.