Alpine Ridge Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 12.9 miles from Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
836 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Alpine Ridge Trail

Elevation

The Alpine Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,998 ft., a minimum elevation of 11,818 ft. and an elevation range of 180 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi11,818 ft11,998 ft180 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
12 min14.8177 ft36 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
10 min3.036 ft177 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 Alpine Ridge 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: Clark Peak, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Chambers Lake, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Comanche Peak, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Richthofen, CO
  5. Topo Map: Fall River Pass, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Trail Ridge, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bowen Mountain, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Grand Lake, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Alpine Ridge Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 836 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Alpine Ridge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 12 minutes in one direction and in 10 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.