Near Blue Loop and Challenge Hill
Challenge Hill on the Blue Loop- 200 steps!
Near Blue Loop and Challenge Hill
Runners near the finish of the Ridgeline Trail Races.

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Blue Loop and Challenge Hill

3.9 (9 Ratings)
Challenge Hill is a 200-step climb up the face of the mountain.
0.6
mi
Distance
178
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
178ft
Elevation Gain
180ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,589ft
High Point
6,403ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Challenge Hill is a 200 timber step climb that gains 178 feet in elevation, similar to the Manitou Springs Incline. Once at the top, take in the views before following the Blue Trail back down to the bottom, where you can do it all again!

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