10.3 mi
Distance
2,139 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 22m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
North Fork Big Thompson River Trail is an out-and-back trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 10 miles long and gains 2,139 feet. The nearest town is Estes Park, Colorado, about 7 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 | 2,383 ft |
| High point | 5.0 mi | 2,832 ft |
| End | 10.2 mi | 2,383 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:
- Estes Park, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Larimer 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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In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Drake Campground
7 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Drake, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping
7.8 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Estes Park, CO
Dispersed
Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort
8.4 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Private Reservable
Aspenglen Campground
8.7 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
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