25 Beautiful Alpine Lakes in Colorado
You're going to want to bring your camera on these adventures.
Did you know that Colorado is home to over 2,000 lakes? Seriously...over 2,000! Many of these lakes are nestled between some of the most incredible mountain scenery you'll ever lay eyes on, making them ideal for golden hour photoshoots. From short day hikes close to the city to multi-day backpacking trips deep in Rocky Mountain National Park, these adventures will take you to some of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Colorado.
1. Hike to Chasm Lake
Photo: Kyle Frost
2. Hike to Lower and Upper Chicago Lakes
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
3. Hike to Hanging Lake
Photo: Nicola Easterby
4. Hike to King Lake
Photo: Eric Schuette
5. Camp at Alta Lakes
Photo: Andrew Slaton
6. Backpack to the 3 Crater Lakes
Photo: Drew Wallace
7. Backpack to Mirror and Crater Lakes
Photo: Eric Schuette
8. Hike to Bierstadt Lake
Photo: Jennifer Broome
9. Hike to Sky Pond
Photo: Ryan Dewane
10. Hike the Blue Lakes Trail
Photo: Greg Owens
11. Hike to Nymph, Dream, Emerald and Haiyaha Lakes
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
12. Relax at Maroon Lake
Photo: Whitney James
13. Hike to Heart and Rogers Peak Lakes
Photo: Eric Schuette
14. Hike to the Loch Vale
Photo: Kyle Frost
15. Hike to Upper Ice Lakes
Photo: Eric Schuette
16. Hike to Mills Lake
Photo: Eric Schuette
17. Hike to Crater Lake
Photo: Eric Schuette
18. Hike to Sandbeach Lake
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
19. Hike Upper Diamond Lake
Photo: Eric Schuette
20. Hike to Lake Isabelle
Photo: Ryan Mckinney
21. Hike to Lower Boulder Lake
Photo: Matt Willey
22. Hike to Emerald Lake
Photo: Whitney James
23. Hike to Savage Lakes
Photo: Mike Fennell
24. Summit Mount Evans
Photo: Will McKay
25. Camp at Twin Lakes White Star Campground
Photo: Mike Fennell
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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