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1874 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
39.68, -105.21 · rel 17723370
39.68, -105.21 · rel 17723370
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2
12,7 km from Apex Park to Red Rocks .
Apex Park
→
Red Rocks
linear
12,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Attraction
3× viewpoint
North Sponsor Village
Attraction ·
432 m off route
5,2 km
41%
Point of Geological Interest
viewpoint ·
50 m off route
12,7 km
100%
Point of Geological Interest
viewpoint ·
146 m off route
12,7 km
100%
Geological Nonconformity (1400 Ma)
Attraction ·
182 m off route
12,7 km
100%
Hawk Watch
viewpoint ·
350 m off route
12,7 km
100%
Vickery Hospitality
Attraction ·
466 m off route
12,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1774 m
–
2060 m
0 km
6,3 km
12,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1950 m elevation
Halfway
2044 m elevation
Three quarters
1903 m elevation
Finish
1774 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2 is 12.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2 takes approximately 3h 9min to complete.
No, Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Apex Park to Red Rocks. Plan ahead for return transport.
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2 starts at Apex Park.
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2 is maintained and managed by DenverOrbital.org.