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Kruger Rock Trail

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  3. …Front Range
  4. …Estes Park
  5. Hermit Park Open Space
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“A well-marked and maintained ascent of Kruger Rock with a scramble at the end and good views. ”

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1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Point to Point

9,276' 2,827 m

High

8,419' 2,566 m

Low

913' 278 m

Up

59' 18 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

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

Open March - mid-December.

Need to Know

$10/vehicle.

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Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Tim F and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 25 votes

#1

in Hermit Park Open Space

#229

Overall
  4.3 from 25 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Hermit Park Open Space

#50

in Colorado

#229

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Great views on the way up!
May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO
Fern Canyon from Kruger Rock.
Jul 21, 2017 near Estes Park, CO
Starting to see some views
May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO
Great trail
May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO
At the top!
May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO
Final climb to the top! Very worth it
May 31, 2019 near Estes Park, CO

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Check-Ins

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.

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