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Dakota Ridge Trail

Moderate11.9 mi from Denver
Length
2.7mi one way
Climb
919ft
High point
6,635ft
Directions Download GPX

Dakota Ridge Trail map and elevation

12N0.25 mi
Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap
0.0 mi6,163 ftDrag along the profile
Low 6,144 ft · High 6,635 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Dakota Ridge Trail trailhead

The hike starts where the mapped trail begins, about 12 miles from Denver in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

Difficulty
Moderate, estimated from length and climb
Round trip
5.5 mi out and back
Time
About 3 hr 10 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point
6,144 ft
Surface
Dirt
Dogs
Allowed on leash
Managed by
Jefferson County Open Space

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