Black Cloud Trail

Black Cloud Trail is a long, very steep climb in Colorado. Its 28.0 TEP puts it above 97% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 32.8% and start 4.1 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 72 to 122 minutes. Graded alpine hiking: exposed, rocky ground that needs sure feet and some use of the hands. It faces south: warm in summer, and often clear of snow when the slopes around it are not. The nearest named summit, Mount Cosgriff at 4,135 m, is 655 m away.

TEP: 28.0
Climb: +1142 m
Distance: 5.5 km
Average grade: 20.9%
Time: 72 to 122 min

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