Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO)

Saguache County, Colorado, United States

14.9 miles (24.1 km) · 4,879 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO) covers 14.9 miles across Saguache County, Colorado, United States. Runners face 4,879 feet of climbing with 4,928 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 5.1 miles with 3,993 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 327 feet per mile. The course is 37% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 39.3 puts it in the top 2.280000000000001% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Colorado adventures.