Coyote Valley Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 7.0 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
1,209 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Coyote Valley Trail

Elevation

The Coyote Valley Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,865 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,832 ft. and an elevation range of 33 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi8,832 ft8,865 ft33 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
13 min1.822 ft42 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min3.542 ft22 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 Coyote Valley 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: Mount Richthofen, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Fall River Pass, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Trail Ridge, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Bowen Mountain, CO
  5. Topo Map: Grand Lake, CO
  6. East Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Trail Mountain, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Shadow Mountain, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Coyote Valley Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (0.9 km) or 1,209 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Coyote Valley Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 13 minutes in one direction and in 13 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.