Length: 3.98 mi
Est. time: 1h 54m
Gain: 1,182 ft
Loss: 174 ft
Max elev: 11,766 ft
Elevation profile
+1,182 ft gain · −174 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Alpine Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
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.