Hiking · Ridgway, CO
Wapiti Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 13 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.
Mostly Cloudy
Feels like 85°
Trailhead temp
89° est. at 7,584 ft
Storm chance
29% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SW
UV index
2.9 low
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:12 pm
Distance
0.56mi round trip
Elevation gain
54ft
High point
7,584ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Wapiti Trail is a short, easy hike located in Ridgway State Park near Ridgway, Colorado. It connects the state park’s Visitor Center to Dutch Charlie Campground and back. The trail is 0.56 miles long with an elevation of approximately 7,584 feet. Hikers can complete the route in about 16 minutes to half an hour. The path is a singletrack that allows travel in both directions. Parking is available at the trailhead near the Visitor Center. The trail permits leashed dogs, bicycles, and Nordic skiing in winter. It is open year-round and suitable for all seasons.
Trail profile
Gain
54 ft
Avg grade
2%
Steepest
2%
High point
7,584 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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