Woodland Trail,
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Located 3.8 miles from Denver, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
2,699 Steps 1  (1.3 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Rocky Mountain Arsenal Woodland Trail

Elevation

The Woodland Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,205 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,170 ft. and an elevation range of 35 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.3 mi5,170 ft5,205 ft35 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
28 min3.643 ft32 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
29 min2.732 ft43 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 Woodland 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: Eastlake, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Brighton, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mile High Lakes, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Commerce City, CO
  5. Topo Map: Montbello, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Denver International Airport, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Englewood, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Fitzsimons, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Coal Creek, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Woodland Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.3 miles (2.0 km) or 2,699 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Woodland Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 28 minutes in one direction and in 29 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.