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Finch Lake Cutoff Trail

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StartEnd200 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length2.27 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceDirtfrom source
DifficultyHikingfrom source
Est. time1 hr 20 mincomputed
Elevation gain1,149 ftcomputed

Trail features

Effort: moderateHorses allowedNo dogsTrail runningUnpaved

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No dogsNo bikesHorses allowed

Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date.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

Length2.27 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceDirtfrom source
DifficultyHiking (OSM sac_scale)from source
Elevation gain1,149 ftcomputed
Elevation loss10 ftcomputed
Highest point9,605 ftcomputed
Lowest point8,458 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 1 hr 20 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

8,458 ft9,031 ft9,605 ft02.27 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
    Finch Lake Trail Head 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Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date.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.

Weather at the trailhead

Sat64° / 39°Sunny0% precip
Sun64° / 40°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon63° / 39°Partly Sunny7% precip
Tue64° / 41°Mostly Sunny6% precip
Wed66° / 43°Mostly Sunny4% precip
Thu67° / 41°Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers36% precip
Fri63° / –Rain And Snow Showers Likely58% precip

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Finch Lake Cutoff Trail?

Finch Lake Cutoff Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is 2.27 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Finch Lake Cutoff Trail gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 1,149 ft and descends about 10 ft, between 8,458 ft and 9,605 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 Finch Lake Cutoff Trail?

OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.

How long does Finch Lake Cutoff Trail take?

About 1 hr 20 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 Finch Lake Cutoff Trail start?

The route starts near 40.2086, -105.5609 (Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Finch Lake Cutoff 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 Finch Lake Cutoff Trail?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 1 parking area, 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.

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