Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park
Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand County, CO
Loop trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 25.8 mi (41.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,078 ft (1,243 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 25 min
- High point
- 12,264 ft (3,738 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Paint Brush 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Sunset Group 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Sunrise 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Granite Falls 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Granite Falls 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Granite Falls 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Tonahutu Meadows 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Peak: Ptarmigan Point 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Campsite: North Inlet Junction 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Porcupine Campsite West 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Porcupine 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Porcupine Campsite East 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Footbridge Group/Stock Site 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Grouseberry 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Pool #3 21.1 mi (34 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Pool #2 21.1 mi (34 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Pool #1 21.1 mi (34 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade Falls 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Inlet Trail Trailhead 25.8 mi (41.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park
How long is Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park is 25.8 mi (41.6 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 25 min. It climbs 4,078 ft (1,243 m) in total, up to a high point of 12,264 ft (3,738 m).
How hard is Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Tonahutu Trailhead. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 18.5 mi (29.8 km), 25.8 mi (41.6 km).
Is Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park shaded?
Partly shaded (64% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
The Historic Lariat, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Never Summer Mountain Products, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mountain Park?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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