Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Adams County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Adams County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16 mi (25.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 167 ft (51 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 5,338 ft (1,627 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Shelter 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Wildlife Viewing 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Trailhead 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18
How long is Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18 is 16 mi (25.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 167 ft (51 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,338 ft (1,627 m).
How hard is Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
Parking at the start. 6 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 2.5 mi (4 km).
Is Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18 shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
Eighteen76, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Epic Cycles, 1.1 mi (1.7 km).
Is this a good week for Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 18?
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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- Dallas Street The Bluffs · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
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