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Ralston Creek Trail route map
EasyPoint to Point
Colorado

Ralston Creek Trail

Arvada, Colorado

13.4 mi

Distance

928 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 37m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Ralston Creek Trail is a 13.4-mile point-to-point trail located in Arvada, Colorado. With a dirt surface, the trail offers gentle elevation changes totaling 928 feet in gain, making it a suitable choice for hikers of various skill levels. The trail traverses a range of natural environments typical of the Colorado landscape and offers opportunities to enjoy the local flora and fauna. Its moderate length could suit those looking for a full day hike or bike ride.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

moderate elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,607 ft
Max:1,824 ft
283 ft
452 ft
1,607 ft1,679 ft1,752 ft1,824 ft0.0 mi3.4 mi6.7 mi10.1 mi13.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

natural scenerylocal flora and fauna

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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