The Citadel (Colorado 13er)

Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

5.4 miles (8.7 km) · 3,063 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The The Citadel (Colorado 13er) route traverses 5.4 miles through Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Elevation gain totals 3,063 feet, with 286 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.3 miles and gains 1,021 feet. Vertical rate measures 564 feet of gain per mile. About 35% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 99.88th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Colorado.