Colorado Trail,
Leadville National Fish Hatchery

Located 7.4 miles from Leadville, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
4,232 Steps 1  (1.7 mi)
Trails National Fish Hatcheries Leadville Colorado Trail

Elevation

The Colorado Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,918 ft., a minimum elevation of 10,217 ft. and an elevation range of 701 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.7 mi10,217 ft10,918 ft701 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.4 hrs54.1649 ft125 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.3 hrs10.4125 ft649 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Colorado Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Nast, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Homestake Reservoir, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Leadville North, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Champion, CO
  5. Topo Map: Mount Massive, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Leadville South, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Independence Pass, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Elbert, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Granite, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Colorado Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.7 miles (2.8 km) or 4,232 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Colorado Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.4 hours in one direction and in 1.3 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.