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Larimer County
Estes Park

Big Thompson River – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

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Running trails & routes
United States
Colorado
Larimer County
Estes Park

Big Thompson River – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

Hard

4.7

(4279)

19,957

runners

Big Thompson River – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

02:02

19.3km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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459 m

Big Thompson River

Highlight • River

The Big Thompson River runs through Estes Park and Lake Estes. It is a nice sight along the trail and a popular local spot for fishing.

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867 m

Big Thompson River

Highlight • River

The Big Thompson River runs through Estes Park and Lake Estes. It is a nice sight along the trail and a popular local spot for fishing.

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3

2.00 km

Lake Estes

Highlight • Lake

Nestled on the outskirts of Estes Park in Northern Colorado, Lake Estes stands proudly as a scenic water reservoir, situated at an elevation of 7522 feet.

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17.7 km

Lake Estes

Highlight • Lake

Nestled on the outskirts of Estes Park in Northern Colorado, Lake Estes stands proudly as a scenic water reservoir, situated at an elevation of 7522 feet.

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19.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

8.28 km

1.44 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

7.38 km

549 m

185 m

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Highest point (2,410 m)

Lowest point (2,280 m)

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