McPhee Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO)

Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

36.2 miles (58.3 km) · 4,469 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The McPhee Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO) route traverses 36.2 miles through Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. Elevation gain totals 4,469 feet, with 4,411 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.2 miles and gains 33 feet. Vertical rate measures 127 feet of gain per mile. About 84% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 65.16th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Colorado.