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Elevation 12.005 feet above sea level loop from Alpine Visitor Center

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United States
Colorado
Larimer County

Elevation 12.005 feet above sea level loop from Alpine Visitor Center

Moderate

2.8

(20)

21

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Elevation 12.005 feet above sea level loop from Alpine Visitor Center

00:29

1.30km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Rocky Mountain National Park

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97 m

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice climb to Trail Ridge Road

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198 m

200 Steps to 12,005 ft Above Sea Level

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The iconic sign 12.005 Feet Elevation above Sea Level. A path with 200 steps.

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694 m

awesome trail in the Brainard Rec Center. We did over 9 miles with over 1100 feet of elevation difference. I hope to do it more snow on the ground next time.

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1.24 km

Alpine Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Rocky Mountain National Park's Alpine Visitor Center is located at 11,796 feet and sits four miles east of the Continental Divide. It offers restrooms, exhibits and a gift shop. Due …

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1.30 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

132 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.02 km

158 m

< 100 m

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