Roaring Fork Trail,
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest

Located 10.0 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
14,181 Steps 1  (6.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Arapaho and Roosevelt Roaring Fork Trail

Elevation

The Roaring Fork Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,230 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,323 ft. and an elevation range of 2,907 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.4 mi8,323 ft11,230 ft2,907 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.5 hrs257.13,085 ft663 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.7 hrs55.2663 ft3,085 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 Roaring Fork 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: Glendevey, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Deadman Park, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: South Bald Mountain, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Rawah Lakes, CO
  5. Topo Map: Boston Peak, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Kinikinik, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Clark Peak, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Chambers Lake, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Comanche Peak, CO

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Roaring Fork Trail #3, Trail #3.

What is the length of the Roaring Fork Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.4 miles (10.2 km) or 14,181 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Roaring Fork Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.5 hours in one direction and in 2.7 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.