Pipeline Trail
Trail features
Hover or long-press a feature to see its basis. Effort is computed from length and climb and is not an official difficulty.
Plan your visit
Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date. Fees, permits and seasonal closures are not included here yet.
Parking, fees and permits
We don't have verified parking, fee or permit details for this trail, so they are unknown here. These rules change and are set by the land manager. Check the official pages:
- Roosevelt National Forest official page ↗ · Roosevelt National Forest on Arête
- Boulder County official page ↗ · Boulder County on Arête
Details
| Length | 2.31 micomputed |
|---|---|
| Route type | Unknownunknown |
| Surface | Dirtfrom source |
| Difficulty | Mountain hiking (OSM sac_scale)from source |
| Elevation gain | 759 ftcomputed |
| Elevation loss | 202 ftcomputed |
| Highest point | 11,220 ftcomputed |
| Lowest point | 10,579 ftcomputed |
| Estimated duration | about 1 hr 10 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed |
| Official verification | Not verified by an official sourceunknown |
Elevation
Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.
Nearby trails
- Guinn Mountain Trail2.05 mi · 0.8 mi away
- Lost Lake Trail0.72 mi · 1.0 mi away
- Devil's Thumb Trail0.83 mi · 1.0 mi away
- Devils Thumb Trail0.44 mi · 1.0 mi away
Along the way
Sights
- Peak2.23 mi from start11,217 ftGuinn Mountain OSM ↗
Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date. How we label data.
Weather at the trailhead
Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:20 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Pipeline Trail?
Pipeline Trail in Roosevelt National Forest is 2.31 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.
How much elevation does Pipeline Trail gain?
Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 759 ft and descends about 202 ft, between 10,579 ft and 11,220 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 Pipeline Trail?
OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Mountain hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.
How long does Pipeline Trail take?
About 1 hr 10 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 Pipeline Trail start?
The route starts near 39.9417, -105.6096 (Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.
Are dogs allowed on Pipeline Trail?
Not tagged in OpenStreetMap, so it is unknown. Check posted signs and the land manager's website.
Is there water, parking or a toilet at Pipeline Trail?
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.
Source
© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/16/2026. View the source record
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.