Flattop Mountain Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 7.8 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
9,515 Steps 1  (4.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Flattop Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Flattop Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 12,329 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,760 ft. and an elevation range of 2,569 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.3 mi9,760 ft12,329 ft2,569 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.4 hrs210.62,527 ft86 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.7 hrs7.286 ft2,527 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 Flattop Mountain 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 Flattop Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) or 9,515 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Flattop Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.4 hours in one direction and in 1.7 hours 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.