Saint Vrain Mountain Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 14.4 miles from Nederland, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
701 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Saint Vrain Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Saint Vrain Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,371 ft., a minimum elevation of 11,260 ft. and an elevation range of 111 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi11,260 ft11,371 ft111 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min7.388 ft9 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
7 min0.89 ft88 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 Saint Vrain 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: 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 Saint Vrain Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 701 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Saint Vrain Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 7 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.