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Rocky Mountain National Park
Suggested Hikes
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Destination
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Trail Head
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Bear Lake
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Bear Lake
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0.6 mile loop
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Easy
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An excellent interpretive nature trail circles this popular subalpine lake at the end of Bear Lake Road.
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Cub Lake
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Cub Lake
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2.3 miles
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Moderate
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A park favorite, this hike to a mountain pond travels through woods that blaze with color in the fall.
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Mills Lake
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Glacier Gorge
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2.8 miles
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Moderate
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The view of Longs Peak and the Keyboard of the Winds from Mills Lake is one of Rocky's finest.
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Bluebird Lake
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Wild Basin
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6 miles
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Strenuous
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Destination
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Trail Head
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Adams Falls
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East Inlet
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0.3 mile
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Easy
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A beautiful stream and pleasant scenery accompany hikers on this popular west side walk.
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Alberta Falls
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Glacier Gorge Jct
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0.6 mile
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Easy
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Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall that ranks as one of the park's more popular hiking destinations.
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Cascade Falls
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North Inlet
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3.5 miles
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Moderate
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The hike through forested country ends with a scenic respite beside this tumbling waterfall on the park's west side.
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Ouzel Falls
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Wild Basin
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2.7 miles
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Moderate
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Watching the falls' namesake - the ouzel, or dipper - plunge into the rushing stream water entertains hikers at this popular spot.
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Timberline Falls
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Glacier Gorge Jct
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4 miles
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Strenuous
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Scenic Loch Vale is enjoyed en route to these delicately beautiful falls on the park's east side.
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Destination
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Trail Head
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Deer Mountain
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Deer Ridge Jct
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3 miles
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Moderate
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Fine views, pleasant hiking and a picnic on top make this trip a hiking favorite. Summit elevation 10,013' (gain of 1083').
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Twin Sisters Peaks
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Twin Sisters
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3.7 miles
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Moderate
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These two peaks sit off by themselves to the east, offering outstanding vistas sweeping in all directions. Elevation at summit 11,428' (gain of 2338').
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Flattop Mountain
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Bear Lake
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4.4 miles
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Strenuous
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Panoramic views and access to many other great peaks lure hikers up this mountain in the middle of the park. Summit elevation 12,324' (gain of 2849').
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Mount Ida
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Milner Pass
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4.5miles
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Moderate
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This high altitude tundra hike begins at the Continental Divide and offers views east and west. Summit elevation 12,880' (gain of 2130').
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Access is available for handicapped visitors
For more information about Accessible Trails, use this link.
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A snowshoer at Wild Basin
For more information on Winter Hiking, use this link
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Last Updated: January 06, 2011 at 12:21 MST |
