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South Arapahoe Peak via Arapahoe Glacier Trail route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

South Arapahoe Peak via Arapahoe Glacier Trail

Nederland, Colorado

8.1 mi

Distance

3,320 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 19m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

South Arapahoe Peak via Arapahoe Glacier Trail is an out-and-back trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 8.1 miles long and gains 3,320 feet. The nearest town is Eldora, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,098 ft
Max:4,068 ft
Gain:1,012 ft
Loss:1,012 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 3,098 ft and 4,068 ft across 8.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.3,098 ft3,421 ft3,745 ft4,068 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.1 mi6.1 mi8.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi3,098 ft
High point4.1 mi4,068 ft
End8.1 mi3,098 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Eldora, CO · about 2 mi away
County:
Boulder County, CO
Jurisdiction:
Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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