Columbine Lake Trail,
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest

Located 10.7 miles from Nederland, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
2,858 Steps 1  (1.3 mi)
Trails National Forests Arapaho and Roosevelt Columbine Lake Trail

Elevation

The Columbine Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,076 ft., a minimum elevation of 10,604 ft. and an elevation range of 472 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.3 mi10,604 ft11,076 ft472 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min42.8514 ft42 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
30 min3.542 ft514 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

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 Columbine Lake 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: Shadow Mountain, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Allenspark, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Strawberry Lake, CO
  5. Topo Map: Monarch Lake, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Ward, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Fraser, CO
  8. South Topo Map: East Portal, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Nederland, CO

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Columbine Lake Trail #11.1.

What is the length of the Columbine Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.3 miles (2.1 km) or 2,858 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Columbine Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 30 minutes 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.