Name: Kruger Rock Trail
Rating: 4.3

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Family Friendly Shortish, only one trail junction, no cliff exposure except after scrambling up the rock.

Open March - mid-December.

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$10/vehicle.

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Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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4.3 from 25 votes

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in Hermit Park Open Space

#229

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4.3 from 25 votes

5 Star		52%
4 Star		28%
3 Star		20%
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#1

in Hermit Park Open Space

#50

in Colorado

#229

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May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO

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May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO

May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO

May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO

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Jul 6, 2025

Exalted Legions

Amazing views of Estes Park and the surrounding Mountains.

Jul 26, 2024

Damian Paul

Sep 23, 2023

Abby Settle

3.7mi — 2h 08m

Aug 14, 2021

Cory Channell

Beautiful views overlooking Estes Park along the way. Stunning 360-degree view on top. Met a lot of friendly pups along the way! — 3h 15m

Aug 11, 2021

Erik Stockmeier

Jun 5, 2021

Josiah Mittelstadt

3.6mi

Oct 11, 2020

Roger Dellinger

Snowed on us. Still nice, easy hike. 4mi — 2h 30m

Sep 25, 2020

Christina Birch

Enjoyable mild hike. Make sure not to miss the easy rock scramble to the left clump of rocks.

Sep 22, 2020

Ryan William

Sep 6, 2020

jen kammerer

Meh. Ok. Heavy foot traffic and so-so scenery. Unimpressive for the area. 4mi

Aug 29, 2020

Jim Tunnicliff

Jul 13, 2020

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May 31, 2020

Mike Kruger

2 1/4 hrs up. 45 min at summit. 1 hr down 3.6mi — 4h 00m

Apr 5, 2020

Ed Wagner

2nd half is snowy

Mar 22, 2020

Greg Collette

Sep 29, 2019

Greg Collette

Sep 22, 2019

Jason Boak

with John and jaz 3.6mi

Sep 15, 2019

Austin Forte

4mi — 2h 30m

Sep 1, 2019

Kimberly Taylor

Aug 23, 2019

Roberto Ortiz

Great trail, great views, dog friendly. 1.8mi — 1h 42m

Jul 14, 2019

Brittany Ann

3.6mi — 1h 45m

Jul 10, 2019

Jacob Lewis

3.5mi

Jun 29, 2019

Dave MacRunnel

Jun 20, 2019

Julie Edwards

Jun 11, 2019

Jacq Marie

May 30, 2019

Ric Hazel

Beautiful 360 view, moderate hike through pine forest. 3.6mi — 2h 10m

Apr 6, 2019

Shane Cozzolino

4mi — 2h 30m

Oct 1, 2018

Emily Davis

Sep 23, 2018

Nick Hemendinger

Aug 26, 2018

Marielynn Rosenblat

Jul 29, 2018

Michael Wandel

Jul 2, 2018

Dan O

great easy hiking. Lots of families 1.8mi

Jun 30, 2018

Stephen Brooks

4.2mi

Jun 18, 2018

Dakota Webb

Apr 29, 2018

Daylene York

3.6mi

Dec 9, 2017

Sheena Bensman

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Kruger Rock Trail

“A well-marked and maintained ascent of Kruger Rock with a scramble at the end and good views. ”

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9,276' 2,827 m

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