Shadow Mountain Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 1.6 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
7,749 Steps 1  (3.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Shadow Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Shadow Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,931 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,471 ft. and an elevation range of 1,460 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.4 mi8,471 ft9,931 ft1,460 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.1 hrs121.71,460 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.6 hrs0.00 ft1,460 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 Shadow 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: Bowen Mountain, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Grand Lake, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Trail Mountain, CO
  5. Topo Map: Shadow Mountain, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Granby, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Strawberry Lake, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Monarch Lake, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Shadow Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) or 7,749 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Shadow Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.1 hours in one direction and in 1.6 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.