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Chief Mountain Trail
ModerateOut and Back

Chief Mountain Trail

Idaho Springs, Colorado

3.1 mi

Distance

1,033 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 32m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It is possible to see the Rockies from this hike in the Arapaho National Forest. The pine forest at the top of the climb is thin so you can't see much, but the views are amazing. The peaks are clearly visible. The trail is very well-kept. On Saturdays and Sundays, parking along the road may be hard to find. Microspikes might be needed near the top.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,277 ft
Max:3,557 ft
315 ft
315 ft
3,277 ft3,370 ft3,464 ft3,557 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.5 mi2.3 mi3.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 31, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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