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Mount Jasper South Route

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StartEnd500 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length1.62 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceGroundfrom source
DifficultyMountain hikingfrom source
Est. time1 hr 15 mincomputed
Elevation gain1,430 ftcomputed

Trail features

Effort: moderatePeaksShort (under 2 mi)Trail runningUnpaved

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Plan your visit

No access details are tagged for this trail yet, so they are unknown. Check posted signs and the land manager before you go.

Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date.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

Length1.62 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceGroundfrom source
DifficultyMountain hiking (OSM sac_scale)from source
Elevation gain1,430 ftcomputed
Elevation loss276 ftcomputed
Highest point12,915 ftcomputed
Lowest point11,758 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 1 hr 15 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

11,758 ft12,336 ft12,915 ft01.62 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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Sights

  • Peak1.61 mi from start12,871 ft
    Jasper Peak OSM ↗

Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date.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

Weather at the trailhead

Sat48° / 30°Sunny0% precip
Sun49° / 32°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon48° / 32°Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers17% precip
Tue48° / 33°Mostly Sunny12% precip
Wed51° / 34°Mostly Sunny6% precip
Thu51° / 32°Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers40% precip
Fri46° / –Snow Showers Likely60% precip

Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:20 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 Mount Jasper South Route?

Mount Jasper South Route in Indian Peaks Wilderness is 1.62 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Mount Jasper South Route gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 1,430 ft and descends about 276 ft, between 11,758 ft and 12,915 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 Mount Jasper South Route?

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

How long does Mount Jasper South Route take?

About 1 hr 15 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 Mount Jasper South Route start?

The route starts near 39.9748, -105.6896 (Indian Peaks Wilderness, Arapaho National Forest). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Mount Jasper South Route?

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 Mount Jasper South Route?

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