Hobbit 3

Roosevelt National Forest · 0.34 mi one way · 79 ft of descent as drawn · about 5 min

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Route view:
Distance0.34 micomputed
Elevation gain0 ftnone in this directioncomputed
Elevation loss79 ftcomputed
Est. time5 minNaismith's rulecomputed
Highest point8,848 ftcomputed
Lowest point8,760 ftcomputed
Route typeNot a loopone way or out and backunknown
SurfaceUnknownunknown
DifficultyHikingfrom source
StartEnd100 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.

Overview

Hobbit 3 is mapped as a trail of 0.34 mi in Roosevelt National Forest. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.

It runs between 8,760 ft and 8,848 ft above sea level, a difference of 88 ft.

As drawn it is downhill one way: 79 ft of descent. Walked the other way the climb and descent swap.

Mapped difficulty (from the source data): hiking.

Dogs are tagged as allowed.

Estimates

  • Computed effort band: easy (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
  • Estimated time 5 min one way by Naismith's rule, which assumes steady walking and adds time for climbing. Real time varies.

Before you rely on this

  • No water source is mapped for this trail. That may only mean nobody has mapped one, so carry your own water.
  • Check the land manager for closures, seasonal rules and permits before you go; none of that is verified here.

Elevation

8,760 ft8,804 ft8,848 ft00.34 mi

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Elevation along the trail from start (left) to end (right) as drawn. Values are computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed. No sustained section is steeper than about 12%.

Before you go

Parking
No parking is mapped near the start. not verified
Trailhead and directions
Start at 39.93920, -105.52906. Directions to the start ↗
Permits and fees
We have no verified permit or fee details. Official pages: Roosevelt National Forest ↗, Boulder County ↗. not verified
Dogs
Dogs allowed mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Water
No water is mapped. Carry your own. not verified
Toilets and facilities
None mapped. not verified
Accessibility, bikes and horses
Bikes allowed · Horses allowed · Not wheelchair accessible mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Seasonal rules, closures and hazards
Not verified here. Check the land manager (Roosevelt National Forest ↗) and read the hiker condition reports below. No report does not mean the trail is open or safe. not verified

Weather at the trailhead

Sat62° / 37°Sunny0% precip
Sun61° / 37°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon58° / 36°Partly Sunny14% precip
Tue59° / 37°Mostly Sunny10% precip
Wed61° / 40°Mostly Sunny5% precip
Thu62° / 39°Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers33% precip
Fri59° / 34°Chance Rain And Snow Showers51% precip

Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:19 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 17, 12:46 AM. Mountain weather changes fast and can differ a lot by elevation: check the official forecast for your route before you go.

Recent conditions

Reports come from Arête members, not from land managers. They show when something was seen, not whether it is still true. Check official sources before you go.

No condition reports in the last 30 days. Conditions are unknown, not necessarily good.

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Photos and places from hikers

Added by community members and checked by our team before they appear. Photos have their location data removed. These are not official information.

No approved photos or places yet.

Nearby trails

Data, sources and how the numbers are made
Length0.34 micomputed
Route typeNot a loopunknown
SurfaceUnknownunknown
DifficultyHiking (OSM sac_scale)from source
Elevation gain (as drawn)0 ftcomputed
Elevation loss (as drawn)79 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 5 min one way as drawn (Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances. Gain and loss describe the direction the line is drawn; the route view above shows the other direction and out and back. Elevation is computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed.

© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/17/2026. View the source record

Frequently asked questions

How long is Hobbit 3?

Hobbit 3 in Roosevelt National Forest is 0.34 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Hobbit 3 gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 0 ft and descends about 79 ft, between 8,760 ft and 8,848 ft. These are computed from the USGS 3DEP elevation model and can differ from other apps; the other direction swaps climbing and descending.

How hard is Hobbit 3?

OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.

How long does Hobbit 3 take?

About 5 min one way for a fit hiker, by Naismith's rule from the length and climb. It is an estimate: allow more for rest, photos, heat, altitude and weather.

Where does Hobbit 3 start?

The route starts near 39.9392, -105.5291 (Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Hobbit 3?

Dogs are tagged as allowed in OpenStreetMap. Rules can change by season and by land manager, so check posted signs and the official page.

Is there water, parking or a toilet at Hobbit 3?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 0 parking areas, 0 toilets. Mapped water is not tested or guaranteed: carry your own. Fees and permits are not included here; check the official page.

Trail data can be wrong or out of date, and Arête is not an emergency service. Check official sources, weather and closures before you go.

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