Ruby Creek Traverse (CO)

Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 5,036 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Ruby Creek Traverse (CO) route traverses 8.9 miles through Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Elevation gain totals 5,036 feet, with 4,934 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 5.2 miles with 3,271 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 568 feet per mile. About 15% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 30.0 puts it in the top 5.730000000000004% of challenging routes at this distance. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Colorado.