Ptarmigan Peak (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

14.5 miles (23.4 km) · 4,819 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Ptarmigan Peak (CO) is a 14.5 mile route in Summit County, Colorado, United States. The course features 4,819 feet of elevation gain and 4,790 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 5.2 miles and gains 3,312 feet. Vertical rate measures 333 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 24% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 97.97th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Colorado's mountain terrain.