Andrews Glacier Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 8.1 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
2,099 Steps 1  (0.9 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Andrews Glacier Trail

Elevation

The Andrews Glacier Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,365 ft., a minimum elevation of 10,387 ft. and an elevation range of 978 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.9 mi10,387 ft11,365 ft978 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
42 min81.5978 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
22 min0.00 ft978 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 Andrews Glacier 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: Fall River Pass, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Trail Ridge, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Estes Park, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Grand Lake, CO
  5. Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Longs Peak, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Shadow Mountain, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Allenspark, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Andrews Glacier Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.9 miles (1.5 km) or 2,099 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Andrews Glacier Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 42 minutes in one direction and in 22 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.