Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1
Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center, Jefferson County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center, Jefferson County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,192 ft (668 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- High point
- 7,562 ft (2,305 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Golden Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Shelter 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Clear Creek RV Park 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Peak: Colorow Hill 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Peak: Indian Mountain 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Shelter 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
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Questions about Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1
How long is Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1 is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,192 ft (668 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,562 ft (2,305 m).
How hard is Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
Drinking water on the way at 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 0.6 mi (0.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.7 mi (1.2 km), 3.6 mi (5.8 km), 10.2 mi (16.4 km).
Is Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1 shaded?
Mostly exposed (29% under trees).
What can you do on Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
Goosetown Station, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Big Ring Cycles, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 1?
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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