Length: 2.52 mi
Est. time: 1h 18m
Gain: 89 ft
Loss: 1,873 ft
Max elev: 8,970 ft
Elevation profile
+89 ft gain · −1,873 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Cimarron Campground (CO) (Campground)
Hike Hermits Rest Trail
⏱ Elevation change is 1750 ft (531 m). Allow 2-3 hours for a roundtrip hike.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.