Wild Basin Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park · 3.32 mi one way · 1,054 ft of climbing as drawn · about 1 hr 40 min
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Overview
Wild Basin Trail is mapped as a trail of 3.32 mi in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.
It runs between 8,497 ft and 9,480 ft above sea level, a difference of 983 ft.
As drawn it is uphill one way: 1,054 ft of climbing. Walked the other way the climb and descent swap.
The mapped surface is dirt.
Mapped difficulty (from the source data): hiking.
Mapped along or near the trail: 2 waterfalls.
Dogs are tagged as not allowed.
Estimates
- Computed effort band: moderate (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
- Estimated time 1 hr 40 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
Hover, tap, or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a point; it is shown on the map too.
Before you go
- Parking
- 1 parking area mapped near the start (nearest about 9 ft away). Fees and limits are not included. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
- Trailhead and directions
- Start at 40.20809, -105.56643. Directions to the start ↗
- Permits and fees
- We have no verified permit or fee details. Official pages: Rocky Mountain National Park ↗, Boulder County ↗. not verified
- Dogs
- No dogs mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
- Water
- No water is mapped. Carry your own. not verified
- Toilets and facilities
- 1 toilet mapped. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
- Accessibility, bikes and horses
- No bikes · Horses allowed mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
- Seasonal rules, closures and hazards
- Not verified here. Check the land manager (Rocky Mountain National 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
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.
Along the way
Sights
Trailhead and facilities
- Camp site1.37 mi from startPine Ridge OSM ↗
- Camp site3.33 mi from startFee mappedNorth St. Vrain Campsite #2 OSM ↗
- ParkingWild Basin trailhead OSM ↗
- ToiletsUnnamed OSM ↗
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.
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Data, sources and how the numbers are made
| Length | 3.32 micomputed |
|---|---|
| Route type | Not a loopunknown |
| Surface | Dirtfrom source |
| Difficulty | Hiking (OSM sac_scale)from source |
| Elevation gain (as drawn) | 1,054 ftcomputed |
| Elevation loss (as drawn) | 74 ftcomputed |
| Estimated duration | about 1 hr 40 min one way as drawn (Naismith's rule)computed |
| Official verification | Not 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 Wild Basin Trail?
Wild Basin Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is 3.32 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.
How much elevation does Wild Basin Trail gain?
Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 1,054 ft and descends about 74 ft, between 8,497 ft and 9,480 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 Wild Basin Trail?
OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.
How long does Wild Basin Trail take?
About 1 hr 40 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 Wild Basin Trail start?
The route starts near 40.2081, -105.5664 (Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.
Are dogs allowed on Wild Basin Trail?
Dogs are tagged as not 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 Wild Basin Trail?
Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 1 parking area, 1 toilet. 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.