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Comprehensive trail directory for Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park area

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Adams Falls
easy
East Inlet
Distance:
0.30 miles
Elevation:
79 ft

Short walk to impressive waterfall

Highlights: Easy access, powerful falls
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:0.3 mi
Gain:+80 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,391 - 8,471 ft
0.00.10.20.3Distance (miles)8,2918,3618,4318,5018,571Elevation (ft)

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Alberta Falls
easy
Glacier Gorge
Distance:
0.80 miles
Elevation:
160 ft

Short hike to spectacular waterfall

Highlights: Powerful cascades, family-friendly
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:0.8 mi
Gain:+210 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,240 - 9,450 ft
0.00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.8Distance (miles)9,1409,2909,550Elevation (ft)

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Bear Lake Loop
easy
Bear Lake
Distance:
0.50 miles
Elevation:
20 ft

Scenic loop around pristine alpine lake with mountain views

Highlights: Wheelchair accessible, stunning lake views, perfect for families
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:0.5 mi
Gain:+20 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 9,495 ft
0.00.10.20.30.40.5Distance (miles)9,3759,4309,4859,5409,595Elevation (ft)

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Bierstadt Lake
easy
Bear Lake
Distance:
2.60 miles
Elevation:
255 ft

Scenic trail to alpine lake with mountain views

Highlights: Alpine lake, mountain views
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.6 mi
Gain:+255 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 9,730 ft
0.00.51.01.52.02.6Distance (miles)9,3759,5259,6759,830Elevation (ft)

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Bierstadt Lake via Bear Lake
easy
Bear Lake
Distance:
1.60 miles
Elevation:
255 ft

Forested trail to peaceful lake with mountain reflections

Highlights: Aspen groves, fall colors
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:1.6 mi
Gain:+605 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 10,080 ft
0.00.40.81.21.6Distance (miles)9,3759,6259,87510,180Elevation (ft)

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Black Lake
hard
Glacier Gorge
Distance:
5.00 miles
Elevation:
1430 ft

Remote alpine lake in spectacular cirque

Highlights: Solitude, dramatic cliffs
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:5.0 mi
Gain:+1430 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,240 - 10,670 ft
0.01.02.03.04.05.0Distance (miles)9,1409,59010,04010,770Elevation (ft)

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Bridal Veil Falls
moderate
Cow Creek Trailhead
Distance:
6.40 miles
Elevation:
1100 ft

Less-crowded trail to a beautiful waterfall in the Cow Creek drainage.

Highlights: Waterfall, dog-friendly, fewer crowds
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:6.4 mi
Gain:+1100 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,500 - 9,600 ft
0.01.63.24.86.4Distance (miles)8,4008,7509,1009,700Elevation (ft)

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Calypso Cascades
moderate
Wild Basin
Distance:
1.80 miles
Elevation:
700 ft

Forest trail to cascading waterfall

Highlights: Calypso orchids in spring
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:1.8 mi
Gain:+700 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,500 - 9,200 ft
0.00.61.21.8Distance (miles)8,4008,6508,9009,300Elevation (ft)

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Cascade Falls
easy
North Inlet
Distance:
3.50 miles
Elevation:
300 ft

Gentle trail to scenic waterfall

Highlights: Less crowded west side
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:3.5 mi
Gain:+300 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,400 - 8,700 ft
0.00.91.82.63.5Distance (miles)8,3008,4508,6008,800Elevation (ft)

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Chasm Lake
hard
Longs Peak
Distance:
4.20 miles
Elevation:
2360 ft

Dramatic lake beneath Longs Peak's Diamond Face

Highlights: Technical climbing views, alpine tarn
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:4.2 mi
Gain:+2360 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,400 - 11,760 ft
0.01.02.03.04.2Distance (miles)9,3009,95010,60011,860Elevation (ft)

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Copeland Falls
easy
Wild Basin
Distance:
0.30 miles
Elevation:
15 ft

Very short walk to beautiful waterfall

Highlights: Wheelchair accessible, quick visit
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:0.3 mi
Gain:+15 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,500 - 8,515 ft
0.00.10.3Distance (miles)8,4008,4558,5108,615Elevation (ft)

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Cub Lake
moderate
Moraine Park
Distance:
2.30 miles
Elevation:
540 ft

Meadow and forest trail to lily pad lake

Highlights: Wildlife viewing, water lilies
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.3 mi
Gain:+540 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,080 - 8,620 ft
0.00.51.01.52.02.3Distance (miles)7,9808,1808,3808,720Elevation (ft)

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Deer Mountain
moderate
Deer Ridge
Distance:
3.00 miles
Elevation:
1083 ft

Summit hike with panoramic views

Highlights: 360° views, wildflowers
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:3.0 mi
Gain:+1083 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,930 - 10,013 ft
0.00.61.21.82.43.0Distance (miles)8,8309,1809,53010,113Elevation (ft)

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Dream Lake
moderate
Bear Lake
Distance:
1.10 miles
Elevation:
425 ft

Popular trail to stunning alpine lake beneath Hallett Peak

Highlights: Iconic RMNP views, excellent photography
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.2 mi
Gain:+425 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 9,900 ft
0.00.20.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.82.02.2Distance (miles)9,3759,5759,77510,000Elevation (ft)

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Emerald Lake
moderate
Bear Lake
Distance:
1.80 miles
Elevation:
605 ft

Beautiful alpine lake surrounded by dramatic peaks

Highlights: Turquoise waters, wildflowers in July
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:3.6 mi
Gain:+650 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 10,125 ft
0.00.40.81.21.62.02.42.83.23.6Distance (miles)9,3759,6259,87510,225Elevation (ft)

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Fern Falls
moderate
Fern Lake
Distance:
2.50 miles
Elevation:
275 ft

Forest trail to cascading waterfall

Highlights: Lush forest, waterfall views
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.5 mi
Gain:+645 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,155 - 8,800 ft
0.00.61.21.92.5Distance (miles)8,0558,3058,5558,900Elevation (ft)

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Fern Lake
hard
Fern Lake
Distance:
3.80 miles
Elevation:
1375 ft

Long hike through forest to mountain lake

Highlights: Varied terrain, backcountry feel
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:3.8 mi
Gain:+1375 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,155 - 9,530 ft
0.00.91.92.93.8Distance (miles)8,0558,4558,8559,630Elevation (ft)

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Flattop Mountain
very_hard
Bear Lake
Distance:
4.40 miles
Elevation:
2849 ft

Strenuous climb to Continental Divide with 360° views

Highlights: Tundra ecosystem, panoramic vistas
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Very hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:4.4 mi
Gain:+2849 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 12,324 ft
0.01.12.23.34.4Distance (miles)9,37510,17510,97512,424Elevation (ft)

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Gem Lake
moderate
Lumpy Ridge
Distance:
1.60 miles
Elevation:
1000 ft

Unique rock formations and small alpine lake

Highlights: Rock climbing area, unique geology
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:1.6 mi
Gain:+1000 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:7,740 - 8,740 ft
0.00.40.81.21.6Distance (miles)7,6407,9408,2408,5408,840Elevation (ft)

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Lake Haiyaha
moderate
Bear Lake
Distance:
2.10 miles
Elevation:
655 ft

Less crowded lake with unique boulder field

Highlights: Dramatic rock formations, quieter alternative
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.1 mi
Gain:+745 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 10,220 ft
0.00.51.01.52.1Distance (miles)9,3759,6259,87510,320Elevation (ft)

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Lake Helene
hard
Bear Lake
Distance:
2.90 miles
Elevation:
1215 ft

Challenging hike to remote alpine lake

Highlights: Solitude, dramatic cirque setting
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.9 mi
Gain:+1215 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 10,690 ft
0.00.71.42.22.9Distance (miles)9,3759,77510,17510,790Elevation (ft)

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Lily Lake Loop
easy
Lily Lake Trailhead
Distance:
0.80 miles
Elevation:
20 ft

Wheelchair-accessible paved loop around a scenic lake with mountain backdrop.

Highlights: Accessible, dog-friendly, fishing, mountain views
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:0.8 mi
Gain:+15 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,927 - 8,942 ft
0.00.20.40.60.8Distance (miles)8,8278,8828,9379,042Elevation (ft)

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Lily Mountain Trail
moderate
Near Estes Park
Distance:
3.40 miles
Elevation:
986 ft

Dog-friendly trail with panoramic views of Estes Park valley and surrounding peaks.

Highlights: 360-degree summit views, wildflowers in summer
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:3.4 mi
Gain:+986 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,927 - 9,913 ft
0.00.81.72.63.4Distance (miles)8,8279,1279,42710,013Elevation (ft)

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Longs Peak Summit
very_hard
Longs Peak
Distance:
8.00 miles
Elevation:
4885 ft

Colorado's most famous 14er - technical scramble required

Highlights: 14,259 ft summit, Keyhole Route
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Very hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:7.5 mi
Gain:+5100 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,400 - 14,259 ft
0.01.53.04.56.07.5Distance (miles)9,30010,80012,30014,359Elevation (ft)

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Mills Lake
moderate
Glacier Gorge
Distance:
2.80 miles
Elevation:
750 ft

Beautiful lake beneath Longs Peak and Pagoda Mountain

Highlights: Dramatic mountain backdrop, wildflowers
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.8 mi
Gain:+750 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,240 - 9,990 ft
0.00.51.01.52.02.52.8Distance (miles)9,1409,3909,64010,090Elevation (ft)

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Nymph Lake
easy
Bear Lake
Distance:
0.50 miles
Elevation:
225 ft

Short hike to peaceful mountain lake with lily pads

Highlights: Water lilies in summer, great for beginners
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:1.0 mi
Gain:+225 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 9,700 ft
0.00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.91.0Distance (miles)9,3759,5259,800Elevation (ft)

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Odessa Lake via Bear Lake
hard
Bear Lake
Distance:
4.10 miles
Elevation:
1215 ft

Long trek through varied terrain to pristine lake

Highlights: Waterfalls, wildlife viewing
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.0 mi
Gain:+1215 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,475 - 10,690 ft
0.00.51.01.52.0Distance (miles)9,3759,77510,17510,790Elevation (ft)

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Ouzel Falls
moderate
Wild Basin
Distance:
2.70 miles
Elevation:
950 ft

Popular waterfall hike through burn area

Highlights: Powerful waterfall, forest recovery
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:2.7 mi
Gain:+950 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,500 - 9,120 ft
0.00.61.21.82.4Distance (miles)8,4008,6508,9009,220Elevation (ft)

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Ouzel Lake
hard
Wild Basin
Distance:
4.90 miles
Elevation:
1510 ft

Long hike to pristine alpine lake

Highlights: Backcountry camping, solitude
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:4.9 mi
Gain:+1510 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,500 - 10,010 ft
0.01.22.43.74.9Distance (miles)8,4008,8509,30010,110Elevation (ft)

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Sky Pond
hard
Glacier Gorge
Distance:
4.90 miles
Elevation:
1710 ft

Challenging trail with waterfall scramble to alpine tarn

Highlights: Timberline Falls, dramatic setting
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:4.9 mi
Gain:+1710 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,240 - 10,950 ft
0.01.22.43.74.9Distance (miles)9,1409,64010,14011,050Elevation (ft)

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Sprague Lake Loop
easy
Sprague Lake Trailhead
Distance:
0.90 miles
Elevation:
15 ft

Wheelchair-accessible loop with stunning views of the Continental Divide.

Highlights: Accessible, dog-friendly, mountain reflections, fishing
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:0.9 mi
Gain:+15 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,710 - 8,725 ft
0.00.20.40.70.9Distance (miles)8,6108,6658,7208,825Elevation (ft)

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The Loch
moderate
Glacier Gorge
Distance:
3.00 miles
Elevation:
990 ft

Scottish-named lake in stunning glacial valley

Highlights: Cathedral Wall views, waterfalls
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Moderate
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:3.0 mi
Gain:+990 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:9,240 - 10,230 ft
0.00.71.52.23.0Distance (miles)9,1409,4409,74010,330Elevation (ft)

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The Pool
easy
Fern Lake
Distance:
1.70 miles
Elevation:
245 ft

Easy walk to Big Thompson River pool

Highlights: River views, accessible
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Easy
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:1.7 mi
Gain:+245 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,155 - 8,400 ft
0.00.81.7Distance (miles)8,0558,2058,500Elevation (ft)

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Thunder Lake
hard
Wild Basin
Distance:
6.80 miles
Elevation:
2074 ft

Remote lake beneath Continental Divide

Highlights: Backcountry destination, dramatic peaks
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:6.8 mi
Gain:+2074 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,480 - 10,574 ft
0.01.53.04.56.8Distance (miles)8,3808,9809,58010,674Elevation (ft)

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Ypsilon Lake Trail
hard
Lawn Lake Trailhead
Distance:
9.00 miles
Elevation:
2100 ft

Challenging hike to a remote alpine lake beneath Ypsilon Mountain.

Highlights: Alpine lake, solitude, mountain views
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Hard
Elevation Profile
Total Distance:4.5 mi
Gain:+2100 ft
Loss:-0 ft
Range:8,540 - 10,340 ft
0.00.91.82.73.64.5Distance (miles)8,4408,9409,4409,94010,440Elevation (ft)

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