6.1 mi
Distance
2,874 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 24m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Whale Peak is an out-and-back trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Park County, Colorado. It is 6.1 miles long and gains 2,874 feet. The nearest town is Montezuma, Colorado, about 6 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 | 3,155 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 3,986 ft |
| End | 6.1 mi | 3,154 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:
- Montezuma, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Park County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Pike 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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Pike National Forest Handcart Campground
1.4 mi awayPike National Forest
Jefferson, CO
National Forest
Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
3.5 mi awayPike National Forest
Jefferson, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Pike National Forest Jefferson Creek Campground
4.2 mi awayPike National Forest
Jefferson, CO
National Forest
Jefferson Creek
4.3 mi awayPike National Forest
Jefferson, CO
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