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Tava Hoag

Writer // Wanderer // Outdoor lover - Create Adventure wherever you go

Breathtaking, unbelievable, and invigorating. Views aside, simply driving this road is an adventure in itself. The weather can change as you ride to the top and snowfall is common even in August. But driving to the peaks and seeing the other mountains surrounding you is an experience you will never forget.

This was my favorite hike in Rocky Mountain National park and in my opinion, one of the best hikes in Colorado. I completed the hike in August and the weather was perfect. Although, there can be a lot of people hiking the trail starting earlier in the day gives you a better chance to beat the crowds. The lake honestly looked like it was out of a fairytale. My best advice is to arrive, take a few pictures, lay in the sun, smell the pines all around you, and enjoy being there in that very moment.