Suggested Hikes

Unless otherwise indicated, the distance shown below is one-way.

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There are three types of hikes on this page:

Lake Hikes Waterfall Hikes Summit Hikes

 

Lake Hikes

 

Destination	Trail Head	Distance	Difficulty
Bear Lake	Bear Lake	0.6 mile loop	Easy
An excellent interpretive nature trail circles this popular subalpine lake at the end of Bear Lake Road.
Cub Lake	Cub Lake	2.3 miles	Moderate
A park favorite, this hike to a mountain pond travels through woods that blaze with color in the fall.
Mills Lake	Glacier Gorge	2.8 miles	Moderate
The view of Longs Peak and the Keyboard of the Winds from Mills Lake is one of Rocky's finest.
Bluebird Lake	Wild Basin	6 miles	Strenuous

 

Waterfall Hikes

 

Destination	Trail Head	Distance	Difficulty
Adams Falls	East Inlet	0.3 mile	Easy
A beautiful stream and pleasant scenery accompany hikers on this popular west side walk.
Alberta Falls	Glacier Gorge Jct	0.6 mile	Easy
Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall that ranks as one of the park's more popular hiking destinations.
Cascade Falls	North Inlet	3.5 miles	Moderate
The hike through forested country ends with a scenic respite beside this tumbling waterfall on the park's west side.
Ouzel Falls	Wild Basin	2.7 miles	Moderate
Watching the falls' namesake - the ouzel, or dipper - plunge into the rushing stream water entertains hikers at this popular spot.
Timberline Falls	Glacier Gorge Jct	4 miles	Strenuous
Scenic Loch Vale is enjoyed en route to these delicately beautiful falls on the park's east side.

 

Summit Hikes

 

Destination	Trail Head	Distance	Difficulty
Deer Mountain	Deer Ridge Jct	3 miles	Moderate
Fine views, pleasant hiking and a picnic on top make this trip a hiking favorite. Summit elevation 10,013' (gain of 1083').
Twin Sisters Peaks	Twin Sisters	3.7 miles	Moderate
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').
Flattop Mountain	Bear Lake	4.4 miles	Strenuous
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').
Mount Ida	Milner Pass	4.5miles	Moderate
This high altitude tundra hike begins at the Continental Divide and offers views east and west. Summit elevation 12,880' (gain of 2130').