Mt Elbert (CO)

Lake County, Colorado, United States

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 4,497 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Elbert (CO) is a 9.7 mile loop route located in Lake County, Colorado, United States. The route climbs 4,497 feet and descends 4,457 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.5 miles and gains 3,817 feet. Vertical rate measures 462 feet of gain per mile. 15% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 99.48th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Colorado.