6.3 mi
Distance
1,348 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 39m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Niwot Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 6.3 miles long and gains 1,348 feet. The nearest town is Ward, Colorado, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,166 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 3,493 ft |
| End | 6.3 mi | 3,166 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ward, CO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Boulder County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Brainard Lake Recreation Area
0.2 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
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Ruby Gulch, Forest Road 328
3.6 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
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Ruby Gulch Dispersed Camping
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Beaver Reservoir Dispersed Camping
3.9 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
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Camp Dick
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