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West Ridge Climbing Access Trail

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StartEnd100 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length0.44 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceDirtfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Est. time35 mincomputed
Elevation gain813 ftcomputed

Trail features

Dog-friendlyEffort: moderateShort (under 2 mi)Unpaved

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Plan your visit

Dogs allowedNo bikesNo horses

Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date.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:

Details

Length0.44 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceDirtfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain813 ftcomputed
Elevation loss0 ftcomputed
Highest point6,795 ftcomputed
Lowest point5,977 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 35 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

5,977 ft6,386 ft6,795 ft00.44 mi
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. Walking the other way reverses the climbs and descents.

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.

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Trailhead and facilities

Parking and toilets shown are within about 0.25 mi of the trail start.

Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date. How we label data.

Weather at the trailhead

Sat71° / 47°Sunny0% precip
Sun70° / 46°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon65° / 45°Mostly Sunny5% precip
Tue68° / 46°Mostly Sunny4% precip
Wed71° / 50°Sunny1% precip
Thu72° / 51°Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers18% precip
Fri69° / –Chance Rain Showers39% precip

Today: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:18 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 West Ridge Climbing Access Trail?

West Ridge Climbing Access Trail in Eldorado Canyon State Park is 0.44 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does West Ridge Climbing Access Trail gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 813 ft and descends about 0 ft, between 5,977 ft and 6,795 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 West Ridge Climbing Access Trail?

Difficulty is unknown: no source we use rates this trail, and we don't guess. Use the length and elevation gain to judge it for yourself.

How long does West Ridge Climbing Access Trail take?

About 35 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 West Ridge Climbing Access Trail start?

The route starts near 39.9304, -105.2865 (Eldorado Canyon State Park, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on West Ridge Climbing Access Trail?

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 West Ridge Climbing Access Trail?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 4 parking areas, 2 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.

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