Chief Mountain

Idaho Springs, CO

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Chief Mountain

This close-to-Denver hike is a good choice as an introduction to Colorado’s alpine. Trail: All the way.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityIdaho Springs
Length3 mi
Elevation Gain1,129 ft
Skill LevelEasy
Duration45 minutes up, 39 minutes down
SeasonLate May to late October
Trailhead Elevation10,680 ft
Top Elevation11,709 ft
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