Chapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin
Estes Park, Colorado
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Distance
3.95 miles
Elevation Gain
1316 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
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Chapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Estes Park, Colorado.
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