Rocky Mountain National Park's Long Meadows Trail

Long Meadows Trail

Description:
The Long Meadows Trail provides access to the south and north ends of Long Meadows. There is no trail connecting the south end with the north end. Cross-country travel is required here. The south end of the trail begins from the Onahu Creek Trail at an elevation of 9,677 feet. It makes a steep climb of almost 600 feet in about .9 miles through spruce and lodgepole pine to the south end of the meadow. The meadow is about 1.5 miles long. Stick to the east edge of the meadow to get to the north end.

The north end of the trail begins from the Timber Lake Trail at an elevation of 10,470 feet. It climbs to 10,518 feet in about 1.2 miles. This end of the trail is less strenuous than the south end. It makes a moderate climb up the ridge for about .4 miles. There are a few deadfalls across this section as it is not maintained. The trail soon levels off and it is an easy climb through spruce forest to the meadow. Horses are not permitted on the Long Meadows Trail. Long Meadows is a very large meadow containing a pond near the north end. Look for moose in this area.

Features:

Length:	3.1 miles (5.0 kilometers)
Elevation Range:	9,677' - 10,518'
Elevation change:	1,242 feet
Season:	Jun 15 - Oct 15
Difficulty:	Moderate
Use:	Low
USGS maps:	Grand Lake
Trailheads:	Timber Creek, Onahu Creek
Restrictions:	No pets are permitted
Suitable for mountain bikes:	No (not permitted)
Suitable for horses:	No

Vicinity Map

Altitude Profile

Directions:
The nearest trailhead to this trail is the Timber Lake Trailhead on the west side of the Park. The trailhead is just east of Trail Ridge Road about 10.2 miles north of the Grand Lake Entrance and about 31 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance. Take the Timber Lake Trail for about 3.2 miles to the north end of the trail..

The south end of the trail can be reached via the Onahu CreekTrailhead. This trailhead is located on the east side of the road about 3.6 miles north of the Grand Lake Entrance. Take Trail Ridge Road for about 37.1 miles to the trailhead from the Beaver Meadows Entrance. Take the Onahu Creek Trail for about 3 miles to its intersection with the Long Meadows and Onahu-Tonahutu Connector trails.

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