Top of the World Trail
10.8 mi
Distance
2,917 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 4m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Top of the World Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,187 ft |
| High point | 2.6 mi | 3,732 ft |
| End | 10.7 mi | 3,235 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 16 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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