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Valley Trail

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Rocky Mountain National Park
  5. West Side
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“A well-traveled, fairly level trail that parallels Trail Ridge Road through the Kawuneeche Valley. ”

Brian Smith
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2.7

Miles

4.4

KM

Point to Point

8,837' 2,694 m

High

8,681' 2,646 m

Low

138' 42 m

Up

157' 48 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This mostly flat, well-traveled trail parallels Trail Ridge Road (US 34) for about two miles before turning westward and linking up with River Trail. Given its proximity to the road, travelers can expect to hear road noise for most of the trail's duration.

By utilizing the Valley Trail, River Trail and the River-Valley Connector, one can create various low-difficulty loops.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Brian Smith
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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in West Side

#13486

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#8

in West Side

#1,206

in Colorado

#13,486

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