Beaver Point Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 3.4 miles from Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
860 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Beaver Point Trail

Elevation

The Beaver Point Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,330 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,268 ft. and an elevation range of 62 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi8,268 ft8,330 ft62 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min0.810 ft62 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
9 min5.262 ft10 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 Beaver Point 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: Trail Ridge, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Estes Park, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Glen Haven, CO
  4. West Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO
  5. Topo Map: Longs Peak, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Panorama Peak, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Allenspark, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Raymond, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Beaver Point Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.7 km) or 860 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Beaver Point Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 9 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.