Elks Traverse (CO)

Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

52.9 miles (85.1 km) · 22,545 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Elks Traverse (CO) covers 52.9 miles across Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. Runners face 22,545 feet of climbing with 21,900 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 9.1 miles, gaining 3,114 feet. The course averages 427 feet of vertical 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. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 47.0 out of 10, placing it in the 99.31th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Colorado adventures.