Specimen Ditch Trail
1.6 mi
Distance
31m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Specimen Ditch Trail is a point-to-point trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Grand County, Colorado. It is 1.6 miles long. The surface is gravel. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Grand Lake, Colorado, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,136 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 3,137 ft |
| End | 1.6 mi | 3,102 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Gravel
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Grand County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Rocky Mountain National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:970-586-1206
- Address:1000 US Hwy 36 · Estes Park, CO · 80517
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