Length is the trail as the Forest Service maps it, not a trip distance. Hike out and back and you will cover it twice; check the shape of the route before you count on the figure.
This record is a snapshot of U.S. Forest Service data retrieved on 2026-07-09. It does not reflect current closures, conditions, or seasonal orders. Check with the local ranger district before you go.
Elevation
High point
About 9,550 ft
Low point
About 9,300 ft
Estimates, derived from USGS elevation data sampled along the USFS-mapped route, computed 2026-07-10. We have not measured these figures in the field.
Mount Bierstadt is about 16 miles away straight-line. We hike it, verify conditions, and keep a full guide for it.
A day here means a typical grade of 5 to 8%, inside a managed hiker season that runs June 16 through February 29 (over the winter). Tell the Trip Builder where you are headed and it assembles a day-specific kit with weather, daylight, and terrain in mind.