Colorado Hikes: Limber Pine Trail to Kruger Rock via Saddle Trailhead

Jun 5

ABSTRACT

Explore the scenic Limber Pine Trail to Kruger Rock in Colorado, starting from the Saddle Trailhead. This moderate 8.55-mile hike, perfect for early May, offers stunning views of Estes Park. Ideal for hikers and bikers, with light to moderate traffic and accessible parking, this trail provides a great alternative to higher altitude hikes still covered in snow.

Keywords

Limber Pine Trail
Kruger Rock hike
Saddle Trailhead
Colorado hikes in May
Estes Park views
Moderate hiking trails in Colorado
Early May hiking Colorado
Hiking trails near Rocky Mountain National Park
Scenic Colorado trails
Dry dirt trails in Colorado
Limber Pine Trail to Kruger Rock via Saddle Trailhead

Colorado Hikes: Limber Pine Trail to Kruger Rock Via Saddle Trailhead

Time of Year: Beginning of May.

Weather: 37 degrees, mostly cloudy at 9:00 am and 53 degrees, and sunny by 12:30 pm.

Time: 9:14 am - 12:50 pm.

Distance: 8.55 miles total.

Cost: Yes ($10).

Difficulty: Moderate level 3 for altitude (9384 feet), elevation gain (1352 feet), and length (8.55 miles).

Route: Limber Pine Trail to Kruger Rock Trail and back.

Traffic: Light to Moderate, mix of bikers and hikers.

Parking: 70% full by 9:00 am.

Equipment: Hiking boots.

Terrain: Dry dirt trail with a rock scramble at the top (not technical).

Experience: A scenic hike just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park with rewarding views of Estes Park and beyond. While most hikes above 10,000 altitude were still covered with snow and with risk of avalanche, Kruger Rock offered a drier and safer alternative for similar vistas in early May.

Personal Trainer Notes: For those personal training clients looking to build their legs and stamina before the higher peaks in July, this is a great training hike for its length and elevation gain. You also avoid the crowds of Rocky Mountain National Park while capturing some of the same perspectives.

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