About
Length (round trip)0.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain209 ft up
Typical time30 min
TrailheadAlpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Road
SurfacePaved steps at 12,000 feet
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and closes with the first heavy snow in October.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers

A short flight of paved steps above the highest visitor centre in the national park system.

Tips
Locals call it Huffer's Hill - the steps at 11,800 feet will have you breathing hard. The view over the Never Summer Mountains is worth every step.
Location

Alpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Road

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