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2.7 miles
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-996 ft
Descent
01:21:14
Avg time
-939 ft
Altitude change
6,222 ft
Altitude min
7,168 ft
Altitude max
7,168 ft
Altitude start
6,230 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
1,647 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
01:21:14
Avg time

Carpenter Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Roxborough State Park
    Roxborough, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #4619 in Hiking [+]
    • #2762 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #164 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #69 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The Carpenter Peak Trail begins approximately 0.5 miles up the Willow Creek Trail from the Visitor Center. The Carpenter Peak Trail is a single track trail that branches off from the Willow Creek Trail. It is approximately 3.25 miles in length or 6.5 miles roundtrip. The trail traverses a moderate-to-steep terrain and is a moderate to strenuous hike. Elevation gain to the top is approximately 1000 feet. Its summit is the highest point in the park and provides a spectacular 360 from downtown Denver to Pike National Forest. The average hiking time is approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.​

source: https://cpw.state.co.us/
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carpenter Peak located?
      Carpenter Peak is located in Roxborough State Park, Roxborough, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Roxborough State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.43024, -105.0848.
      ▼ How hard is Carpenter Peak?
      Carpenter Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carpenter Peak?
      Carpenter Peak has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 996 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,222 ft to 7,168 ft.
      ▼ Is Carpenter Peak a point to point trail?
      Carpenter Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Carpenter Peak?
      Carpenter Peak is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carpenter Peak?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Carpenter Peak. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Carpenter Peak?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Carpenter Peak are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Carpenter Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carpenter Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Carpenter Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 12 minutes to hike Carpenter Peak. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carpenter Peak?
      Carpenter Peak is a very popular trail. There have been 182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 319 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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