Little Yellowstone

Grandby, CO

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Little Yellowstone

Following the Colorado River upstream through the mountain-ringed Kawuneeche Valley in the west end of Rocky Mountain National Park, the hike to Little Yellowstone reveals not only an interesting geological feature of the park, but a surprising bit of history and an up-close look at the headwaters of the Colorado River.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityGrandby
Length9.4 mi
Elevation Gain0 ft
Skill LevelModerate
Duration4 hours
SeasonMay to October
Trailhead Elevation9,000 ft
Top Elevation10,100 ft
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