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Lake Estes Trail
Estes Park, Colorado
3.96 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Lake Estes Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Alma, Colorado.
Oldman Mountain
Estes Park, Colorado
0.54 mi
/ 374 ft gain
Oldman Mountain trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Estes Park, Colorado.
MacGregor Falls Trail
Estes Park, Colorado
6.22 mi
/ 840 ft gain
MacGregor Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Estes Park, Colorado.
Climb at Lumpy Ridge
Estes Park, Colorado
Lumpy Ridge is mostly a traditional climbing area with most climbs being two or more pitches after a mile to 3+ miles of mostly flat walking. From climbers left to right the larger areas consist of Sundance Buttress, The Bookend, The Bookmark, The Book, and Twin Owls. There are smaller formations between these that are worth exploring as well.
Sundance Buttress is the highest of the cliffs a...
Black Canyon, Dark Mountain, Cow Creek, Gem Lake Loop
Estes Park, Colorado
10.38 mi
/ 2274 ft gain
Black Canyon, Dark Mountain, Cow Creek, Gem Lake Loop trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Glen Haven, Colorado.
Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge Loop
Estes Park, Colorado
1.61 mi
/ 374 ft gain
Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge Loop trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Glen Haven, Colorado.
Black Canyon Trail
Estes Park, Colorado
7.55 mi
/ 1575 ft gain
Black Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Estes Park, Colorado.
McGregor Ranch Trail
Estes Park, Colorado
2.57 mi
/ 807 ft gain
McGregor Ranch Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Estes Park, Colorado.
Hike Lumpy Ridge to Gem Lake
Estes Park, Colorado
4.3
3.5 mi
/ 950 ft gain
Begin by parking at the Lumpy Ridge trailhead, which is a couple miles outside of Estes Park on McGregor Avenue. At the trailhead, there are numerous signs indicating hiking trails, climbing routes, and other information about the area. After parking start hiking on the trail to the right of the bathrooms.
The trail continues for approximately ~1.8 miles to Gem Lake. The trail climbs steadily ...
Places to stay
Estes Park, Colorado
Moraine Park Campground
Overview
Moraine Park Campground (8,160 feet) is located in Colorado's awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park, near the Beaver Meadow...
Larimer County, Colorado
Glacier Basin Campground
Overview
Glacier Basin Campground (8,500 feet) is adjacent to Estes Park in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. F...
Allenspark, Colorado
Olive Ridge
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The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mount...
Lyons, Colorado
Camp Dick
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Camp Dick is the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was established in the 1930s. It is located just off the Peak t...
Ward, Colorado
Pawnee
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Pawnee Campground is located in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, 35 miles south of Estes Pa...
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