Chief Mountain Trail #58
Trail
1.5 mile
2.4 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
950'
289 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 11,672' 3,558 m
Low: 10,722' 3,268 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 12% (7°)
Max Grade: 25% (14°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Current trail conditions
All Clear
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“An easily-accessible hike right up the hill from Idaho Springs with unbelievable views.”
— Tom Robson
Features
Fall Colors · Views
Family Friendly Lower effort high reward, not too long, peak at the end, great views and interesting terrain features. 5 and up.
Description
The last stretch of the trail offers an overlook of the Bear Creek Basin, including Mount Evans, Mount Goliath, Rogers Peak and Roslin Peak.
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