Mesa Cortina Trail,
White River National Forest

Located 0.7 miles from Silverthorne, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
6,378 Steps 1  (2.9 mi)
Trails National Forests White River Mesa Cortina Trail

Elevation

The Mesa Cortina Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,626 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,180 ft. and an elevation range of 446 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.9 mi9,180 ft9,626 ft446 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.3 hrs15.1181 ft394 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.3 hrs32.8394 ft181 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 Mesa Cortina 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: Squaw Creek, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Ute Peak, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Byers Peak, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Willow Lakes, CO
  5. Topo Map: Dillon, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Loveland Pass, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Vail Pass, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Frisco, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Keystone, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Mesa Cortina Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) or 6,378 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Mesa Cortina Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.3 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.