Rio Grande Nature Trail,
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.4 miles from Alamosa, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
3,912 Steps 1  (1.9 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Alamosa Rio Grande Nature Trail

Elevation

The Rio Grande Nature Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,473 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,467 ft. and an elevation range of 6 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.9 mi7,467 ft7,473 ft6 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
37 min0.34 ft8 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
37 min0.78 ft4 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 Rio Grande Nature 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: Mount Pleasant School, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Hooper SE, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Dry Lakes, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Alamosa West, CO
  5. Topo Map: Alamosa East, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Baldy, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: La Jara, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Pikes Stockade, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Lasauses, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Rio Grande Nature Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.9 miles (3.0 km) or 3,912 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rio Grande Nature Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 37 minutes in one direction and in 37 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.