West Ridge Climbing Access Trail + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back

Eldorado Canyon State Park · 2.47 mi out and back · about 1 hr 35 min

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Distance2.47 micomputed
Elevation gain1,524 ftcomputed
Elevation loss1,517 ftcomputed
Est. time1 hr 35 minNaismith's rulecomputed
DifficultyNot ratedno source has rated itunknown
Highest
6,801 ft
Lowest
5,977 ft
Route type
One way or out and back
Surface
Not mapped
Offline
Start100 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle.

Overview

West Ridge Climbing Access Trail + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back is mapped as a trail of 2.47 mi in Eldorado Canyon State Park. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.

It runs between 5,977 ft and 6,801 ft above sea level, a difference of 824 ft.

Estimates

  • Computed effort band: hard (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
  • Estimated time 1 hr 35 min one way by Naismith's rule, which assumes steady walking and adds time for climbing. Real time varies.

Before you rely on this

  • Water points are mapped nearby, but mapped is not tested or guaranteed: treat any water and carry your own.
  • Check the land manager for closures, seasonal rules and permits before you go; none of that is verified here.
Hard effort

Elevation

5,978 ft6,389 ft6,799 ft02.47 mi

Hover, tap, or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a point; it is shown on the map too.

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. Shaded bands are sections steeper than about 12% (5 climbing in red, 5 descending in blue).
Steep sections (10)
  • 115 ft to 0.39 mi: about 40.7% uphill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 0.49 mi to 0.74 mi: about 21.6% downhill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 0.79 mi to 0.84 mi: about 13.9% downhill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 0.89 mi to 1.15 mi: about 18.3% downhill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 1.18 mi to 1.24 mi: about 14.2% downhill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 1.24 mi to 1.30 mi: about 14% uphill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 1.32 mi to 1.58 mi: about 18.3% uphill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 1.63 mi to 1.68 mi: about 13.9% uphill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 1.73 mi to 1.98 mi: about 21.6% uphill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 2.09 mi to 2.45 mi: about 40.7% downhill (from the elevation model, so rough)

Before you go

Parking
4 parking areas mapped near the start (nearest about 411 ft away). Fees and limits are not included. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Trailhead and directions
Start at 39.93040, -105.28652. Directions to the start ↗
Permits and fees
We have no verified permit or fee details. Official pages: Eldorado Canyon State Park ↗, Boulder County ↗ (we have not recorded when these were last checked). not verified
Dogs
No dog rule is tagged. not verified
Water
2 drinking-water points mapped nearby. Mapped is not tested: treat water and carry your own. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Toilets and facilities
2 toilets mapped. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Accessibility, bikes and horses
No access details are tagged. not verified
Seasonal rules, closures and hazards
Not verified here. Check the land manager (Eldorado Canyon State Park ↗) and read the hiker condition reports below. No report does not mean the trail is open or safe. not verified

Weather at the trailhead

Sun69° / 45°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon63° / 45°Sunny5% precip
Tue68° / 48°Mostly Sunny5% precip
Wed69° / 50°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Thu72° / 53°Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers15% precip
Fri72° / 46°Chance Rain Showers36% precip
Sat61° / –Chance Rain Showers39% precip

Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:17 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 18, 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

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Photos and places from hikers

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Along the way

Water

  • Drinking water (mapped)1.24 mi from startNo fee mapped
    Unnamed OSM ↗
  • Drinking water (mapped)1.24 mi from startNo fee mapped
    Unnamed OSM ↗

Mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Not tested or guaranteed: springs can dry up and water must be treated. Carry enough water.

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.

Nearby trails

Arête-built route from mapped trails

Assembled by Arête from mapped trail segments. Not an official or recommended route.

  1. West Ridge Climbing Access Trail · 0.43 mi
  2. Shirt Tail Peak Approach · 99 ft (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  3. Rincon Wall Approach · 0.17 mi · walked back
  4. Eldorado Canyon Trail · 0.61 mi (part of the mapped trail)
  5. Eldorado Canyon Trail · 0.61 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  6. Rincon Wall Approach · 0.17 mi
  7. Shirt Tail Peak Approach · 99 ft (part of the mapped trail)
  8. West Ridge Climbing Access Trail · 0.43 mi · walked back

Starts at a derived trailhead (1 mapped trail start within 150 m), 125 m from mapped parking; the route starts at the nearest mapped trail junction, 0 m from that point. Built by Arête from the graph of mapped trail segments (OpenStreetMap). Segments join where their ends are within 12 m of each other or one ends on another's line (a T-junction). A loop returns to its start without repeating a trail section; an out-and-back goes to a mapped trail end and returns the same way, so its length counts both directions. Names come only from the mapped trails it uses. Length is measured on the joined line; elevation is computed from USGS 3DEP. Not an official or recommended route.

Data, sources and how the numbers are made
Length2.47 micomputed
Route typeOut and backcomputed
SurfaceUnknownunknown
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain (as drawn)1,524 ftcomputed
Elevation loss (as drawn)1,517 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 1 hr 35 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). Route assembled by Arête from mapped trail segments.. Arête-built routes from mapped trails. Licence: ODbL 1.0 (derived from OpenStreetMap).

Frequently asked questions

How long is West Ridge Climbing Access Trail + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back?

West Ridge Climbing Access Trail + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back in Eldorado Canyon State Park is 2.47 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 + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 1,524 ft and descends about 1,517 ft, between 5,977 ft and 6,801 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 + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back?

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 + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back take?

About 1 hr 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 + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back 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 + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back?

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 West Ridge Climbing Access Trail + Shirt Tail Peak Approach + Rincon Wall Approach + 1 more trails out and back?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 2 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.

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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