2.2 mi from the trailheadRocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
Campground · Colorado
1.6 mi one way · 907 ft climb · 9,121 ft high point · Moderate
In Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado · National Park Service
This connector links Black Canyon and Cow Creek trails in Rocky Mountain National Park near The Needle.
46 ft of gain and 907 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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