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Alpine Ridge Trail
This short, well maintained trail climbs to an overlook near the Alpine Visitor Center on Ridge Road.
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Alpine Ridge Trail Details
This short, well maintained trail climbs to an overlook above the Alpine Visitor Center on Trail Ridge Road. The climb to the overlook, which uses a number of stair steps, can be quite strenuous, combining a steep climb with the thin, alpine air, but the panoramic views from the overlook are absolutely and indescribably magnificent.
Difficulty
High
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Alpine Ridge Trail
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0.1 mi away
Old Fall River Road
From Horseshoe Park, scenic Old Fall River Road runs 9 miles to the 11,796-foot Fall River Pass.
0.1 mi away
Alpine Visitor Center
Weather dependent, open daily from Memorial Day weekend in May to mid-October.
0.1 mi away
Alpine Visitor Center
Open daily whenever Trail Ridge Road is open -- generally May to mid-October.
0.1 mi away
Alpine Ridge Trailhead
This quarter-mile walk is deceptively strenuous because of the high altitude of the trail.
0.1 mi away
Fall River Pass
Trail Ridge Road traverses Fall River Pass at an elevation of 11,796 feet.
