James Peak

Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

8.0 miles (12.8 km) · 2,840 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The James Peak is a 8.0 mile route in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. The course features 2,840 feet of elevation gain and 2,802 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 2.3 miles, gaining 1,489 feet. The course averages 359 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 25% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 41.1 out of 10, placing it in the 98.18th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Colorado's mountain terrain.