Buck Creek Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 2.3 miles from Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
3,816 Steps 1  (1.7 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Buck Creek Trail

Elevation

The Buck Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,606 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,186 ft. and an elevation range of 420 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.7 mi8,186 ft8,606 ft420 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
52 min39.1469 ft164 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
49 min13.7164 ft469 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 Buck Creek 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 Buck Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) or 3,816 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Buck Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 52 minutes in one direction and in 49 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.