Elk Creek Trail #689

CO, USA

5.9 miles (9.5 km) · 2,153 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Elk Creek Trail #689 covers 5.9 miles across CO, USA. Runners face 2,153 feet of climbing. The most significant ascent covers 3.0 miles and gains 1,123 feet. Vertical rate measures 365 feet of gain per mile. The course is 38% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 94.17th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking CO adventures.