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UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point

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StartEnd100 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length0.33 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceUnknownunknown
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Est. time5 mincomputed
Elevation gain0 ftcomputed

Trail features

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Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date.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

Length0.33 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceUnknownunknown
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain0 ftcomputed
Elevation loss242 ftcomputed
Highest point7,544 ftcomputed
Lowest point7,289 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 5 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

7,289 ft7,417 ft7,544 ft00.33 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.

Nearby trails

Along the way

Sights

  • Climbing area0.16 mi from start
    Dream Dome OSM ↗
  • Climbing area0.22 mi from start
    Lost Angel Wall OSM ↗
  • Climbing area0.25 mi from start
    Wake Up Wall OSM ↗
  • Climbing area0.31 mi from start
    Midnight Rock OSM ↗
  • Climbing area0.33 mi from start
    Vanishing Point OSM ↗

Trailhead and facilities

  • Parking
    Dream Canyon Parking 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Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date.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

Sat66° / 44°Sunny0% precip
Sun64° / 43°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon60° / 41°Mostly Sunny8% precip
Tue62° / 43°Mostly Sunny7% precip
Wed65° / 47°Sunny2% precip
Thu66° / 46°Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers26% precip
Fri63° / 41°Chance Rain Showers46% precip

Today: sunrise 7:13 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.

Photos and places from hikers

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No approved photos or places yet.

Recent conditions

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No condition reports in the last 30 days. Conditions are unknown, not necessarily good.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point?

UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point in Roosevelt National Forest is 0.33 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 0 ft and descends about 242 ft, between 7,289 ft and 7,544 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 UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point?

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 UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point take?

About 5 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 UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point start?

The route starts near 40.0102, -105.4066 (Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point?

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 UDC Midnight Rock and Vanishing Point?

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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