Pear Lake Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 11.6 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
14,261 Steps 1  (6.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Pear Lake Trail

Elevation

The Pear Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,925 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,750 ft. and an elevation range of 2,175 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.5 mi8,750 ft10,925 ft2,175 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.2 hrs192.22,307 ft181 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.6 hrs15.1181 ft2,307 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 Pear Lake 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: McHenrys Peak, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Longs Peak, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Panorama Peak, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO
  5. Topo Map: Allenspark, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Raymond, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Monarch Lake, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Ward, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Gold Hill, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Pear Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.5 miles (10.5 km) or 14,261 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Pear Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.2 hours in one direction and in 2.6 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.