Glacier Gorge Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 8.0 miles from Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
884 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Glacier Gorge Trail

Elevation

The Glacier Gorge Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,524 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,288 ft. and an elevation range of 236 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi9,288 ft9,524 ft236 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min1.923 ft246 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
15 min20.5246 ft23 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 Glacier Gorge 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 Glacier Gorge Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 884 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Glacier Gorge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 15 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.