Elevation
Estes Park elevation
Estes Park, Colorado is 7,546 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 7,546 feet means in Estes Park
Among the 200 cities on this site, Estes Park is one of the highest. At 7,546 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Estes Park a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 22.61 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 198 °F (92.2 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Estes Park
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 5,003 | 1,525 | 27 mi |
| Boulder, CO | 5,328 | 1,624 | 28 mi |
| Denver, CO | 5,279 | 1,609 | 52 mi |
| Cheyenne, WY | 6,089 | 1,856 | 64 mi |
| Breckenridge, CO | 9,728 | 2,965 | 68 mi |
| Vail, CO | 8,189 | 2,496 | 68 mi |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,732 | 2,052 | 69 mi |
| Leadville, CO | 10,161 | 3,097 | 88 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Estes Park?
Estes Park, Colorado is about 7,546 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Estes Park because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 7,546 ft is about 22.61 inHg (766 hPa), 76% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 76% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Estes Park?
About 198 °F (92.2 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.