Pine River Trail
1 days · 22.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pine River Trail is known for
This 22.9-mile route in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness gains about 3,691 feet. The combination of distance and climbing gives it a moderate difficulty rating.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 25,823 ft to 34,865 ft over 22.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.8 mi · 70%
- Downhill 2.4 mi · 11%
- Flat 4.2 mi · 19%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Pine River Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pine River Trail scores 17/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Pine River Trail?
The Pine River Trail climbs roughly 3,691 ft total — about 161 ft per mile, topping out near 10,673 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.