Long trails (8 miles or more)
Trails of eight miles or more, longest first.
Length is measured along the mapped line. A long trail is a full day for many people once climbing, breaks and the return are counted.
Plan water, daylight and a way back before you go.
By the numbers
Trails with this feature2
Longest shown12.2 mi
Median length shown11.9 mi
Median climb shown2,130 ft
Numbers describe the 2 longest trails listed below, not every trail with the feature. Climb is known for 2 of them.
The trails, longest first
Arapaho Pass Trail
12.2 miMixed1,913 ft gainBuchanan Pass Trail
11.6 miGround2,130 ft gain
Good to know
- Out-and-back trails double the distance you actually walk.
- Check the weather strip on the trail page: afternoon storms are common in the mountains.
How this list is made
Trails of eight miles or more. The list is ordered by length (longest first), not by quality: we don't rank trails by opinion. Trails under a quarter mile are hidden.
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed from the USGS 3DEP elevation model. Not safety advice: check the land manager for rules, closures and conditions.