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    • Grand Lake, Colorado

      Camp at Stillwater Pass

      4.6
      Some of my best nights in Colorado were spent in Stillwater Pass. There are numerous campsites with remade fire pits. I found this site when the Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park was full and I did not want to head back to Denver. There is a photo of a white plastic horse a...
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Hike Baker's Tank Loop

      3.8
      6 mi / 645 ft gain
      When the aspens are sporting their golden hues of autumn, Baker's Tank Loop is a perfect fall hike. The trailhead is about ten minutes from downtown Breckenridge. For part of the hike, you may have the world to yourself. But, for the road portion, you'll likely have to share with the leaf peep...
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Ski or Snowshoe to Section House Hut

      5.0
      6.25 mi / 1200 ft gain
      There are a couple routes to Section Hut on Boreas Pass, but the best adds trekking through the forest on Baker's Tank trail. Starting at 10,350' at the TH, look for a trail in the woods that starts climbing relatively quickly. Follow this for about 2.5 miles to the junction with the road and B...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      Winter Hike to Loch Vale

      4.0
      5.4 mi / 1056 ft gain
      This winter adventure begins at the popular Glacier Gorge Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. Make sure you arrive early as the parking lot fills up quickly! We started the hike with our microspikes on and carried our snowshoes. The park ranger informed us snowshoes may be necessary in som...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      Hike to Jewel Lake

      4.0
      6.12 mi / 727 ft gain
      This trail starts at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead. This trailhead fills quickly at any time of year, so it's best to get there early to guarantee a parking spot. You can also park at Bear Lake where there's more spaces and add just under 2 miles to your round trip length. A mile into the hike, y...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      Hike the Spearhead

      5.0
      12.44 mi / 3300 ft gain
      Beginning from the Glacier Gorge trailhead, follow trail signs towards Mills Lake. At Mills, continue onward past Black Lake, and then continue hiking up into the incredible basin above Black Lake. Spearhead will be unmissable. Once in the basin, head to the north side of Spearhead. By hugging t...
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    • Estes Park, Colorado

      Black Lake Trail

      5.0
      9.17 mi / 1400 ft gain
      The Black lake hike begins at the very popular Glacier Gorge trailhead along Bear Lake road in Rocky Mountain National Park. During the summer and weekends, the park shuttle may be the best parking option as the lot is often full by 7am and can be difficult to find a spot throughout the day. Fr...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      The Loch Vale Hike

      5.0
      5.53 mi / 1056 ft gain
      The trail starts at the Glacier Gorge trailhead along the road to Bear Lake. After hiking for just under a mile, you'll pass Alberta Falls and continue up the trail through the gorge. At about 2 miles you'll reach a clear junction, with trails towards Mills Lake, Lake Haiyaha, and The Loch. Take ...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trailhead

      4.8
      5.24 mi / 940 ft gain
      Start hiking at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead down the bear lake road in rocky mountain national park. The trailhead is very popular so it can be difficult to find a parking place at times. From Glacier Gorge, follow the obvious trail and signs towards mills lake. In the summer the trail will go p...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trailhead

      4.7
      8.43 mi / 1780 ft gain
      Start at the Glacier Gorge trailhead on Bear Lake Road. Parking is limited so it is advised to get there very early. It's a longer hike so plan on taking a full day to complete or stay overnight to enjoy more of the scenery. Within the first mile on the Glacier Gorge Trail you will pass by Alber...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      The Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail

      5.53 mi / 1072 ft gain
      The Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Estes Park, Colorado.
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    • Estes Park, Colorado

      Alberta Falls Trail

      4.0
      1.66 mi / 200 ft gain
      Heading into the park from Beaver Meadows Entrance Station turn left at the first road in .2 miles. Follow Bear Lake Road for 8 miles until reaching the Glacier Gorge parking area on the left. Take the trail from the parking area and follow it to the intersection with the Sprague Lake Trail. Stay...
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    • Estes Park, Colorado

      Green Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail

      5.0
      11.38 mi / 3400 ft gain
      Begin at the popular Glacier Gorge trailhead along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Arrive VERY early for parking as the lot typically fills by 7:30 am. For the best photography options - choose to either backpack into the Glacier Gorge campsite (reservations must be made early in ...
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    • Jefferson, Colorado

      Camping at Lost Park Campground

      4.5
      This campground is a great spot to crash at before heading out on a backpacking trip through the Lost Creek Wilderness but serves as an amazing campground itself. The area immediately surrounding the campground is beautiful. There are 12 campsites that can accomodate two vehicles per site and eac...
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    • Jefferson, Colorado

      Backpack Lost Creek

      4.0
      5 mi
      I included a trail map of where I camped. There are many sites all throughout this area. From the Lost Park Campground Parking lot follow the Lost Creek for 2.4 miles. At the 1 mile mark was the best place that we found to cross the creek (there are two logs that make a bridge across the creek). ...
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    • Larimer County, Colorado

      Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha Lakes

      4.9
      4.51 mi
      From the Bear Lake Trailhead, the path to Nymph Lake is a moderate paved trail. At the lake there are several places to sit and take in the scenery. This is also where you'll find the most people. From here, continue up the trail towards Dream Lake. On the way, the trail forks. The left will take...
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