Little Yellowstone Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 15.0 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
2,629 Steps 1  (1.2 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Little Yellowstone Trail

Elevation

The Little Yellowstone Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,184 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,551 ft. and an elevation range of 633 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.2 mi9,551 ft10,184 ft633 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
39 min51.4617 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
26 min0.00 ft617 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 Little Yellowstone 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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
  1. Northwest Topo Map: Clark Peak, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Chambers Lake, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Comanche Peak, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Richthofen, CO
  5. Topo Map: Fall River Pass, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Trail Ridge, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bowen Mountain, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Grand Lake, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Little Yellowstone Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) or 2,629 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Little Yellowstone Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 39 minutes in one direction and in 26 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.