All Rocky Mountain trails
136 trails
1Emerald Lake TrailThree alpine lakes, then Hallett Peak and a waterfall.
2Sky Pond TrailClimb past two lakes to a high basin under granite spires.
3Chasm Lake TrailScramble above the falls to a lake beneath Longs Peak's Diamond.
4Bear Lake LoopA short lakeside loop with Hallett Peak in view.
5Dream Lake TrailA steady climb to a classic alpine lake below Hallett Peak.
6Alberta Falls TrailA short climb trades a little effort for a close waterfall view.
7Flattop Mountain TrailA steep, high-altitude climb to a broad tundra plateau.
8The Loch TrailA waterfall break before a high lake beneath Taylor Glacier.
9Gem Lake TrailRock steps climb to a small lake tucked beneath granite walls.
10Bluebird Lake TrailA long climb past two waterfalls ends at a high alpine lake.
11Black Lake TrailWaterfalls, two lakes, then a high cirque beneath McHenrys Peak.
12Hallett Peak TrailA long summit day with a faint, rocky Class 2 finish.
13Ouzel Falls TrailThree waterfalls reward the climb well before the turnaround.
14Mills Lake TrailAlberta Falls breaks up the climb to Mills Lake.
15Sprague Lake Nature TrailA nearly level loop with lake and Continental Divide views.
16Lake Haiyaha TrailA boulder-lined alpine lake beyond Nymph and Dream lakes.
17Twin Sisters TrailA steep climb with a summit view that earns every step.
18Tundra Communities TrailA short paved climb to a memorial among mushroom rocks.
19Lily Lake Nature TrailA gentle lake loop with Longs Peak on the horizon.
20Deer Mountain TrailEarly meadow views lead to a steep climb and broad summit panorama.
21Mount Ida TrailA hard climb to a wide-open Continental Divide summit.22Four Lakes LoopFour lakes and Alberta Falls on a high country loop
23Chasm Falls TrailForty rough steps lead to Fall River's narrow granite chute.24Lumpy Ridge LoopA full day around Lumpy Ridge, from ranch meadows to Gem Lake.
25Fern Lake TrailA 7.6-mile return to Fern Lake passes The Pool and Fern Falls.
26Alluvial Fan TrailA bridge and waterfall on a trail shaped by a 1982 flood.
27Alpine Ridge TrailA steep stair climb to a 12,000-foot, four-direction view.
28Pear Lake TrailClimb past Finch Lake and the Ouzel burn scar to Pear Lake.
29Sandbeach Lake TrailA high-country climb to a broad sandy shore and alpine views.
30Thunder Lake TrailWaterfalls and creek cascades break up the climb to a high lake.
31Bridal Veil Falls TrailA 6.2-mile round trip from meadows to a rocky waterfall
32Lion Lake No. 1 TrailWaterfalls lead to Lion Lake beneath a wall of high peaks.
33Lawn Lake TrailA hard climb to a lake in a valley remade by flood.
34Ute Trail East to Timberline PassLong tundra views on a gentle trail to Timberline Pass.
35Ute Trail WestA high tundra traverse ending at the Continental Divide
36Calypso Cascades TrailTwo Copeland Falls come before a much taller cascade.
37Adams Falls TrailTwo views of a stepped waterfall in a narrow gorge.
38Cascade Falls Trail via North InletA seven-mile valley walk ends at a tiered granite waterfall.
39Ouzel Lake TrailThree waterfalls punctuate the long climb to Ouzel Lake.
40Crystal Lakes TrailTwo alpine lakes below Mount Fairchild make for a very long day.
41Bear Lake to Fern Lake TrailheadTwo lake detours, then a long descent to Fern Falls.
42Bierstadt Lake TrailSteady moraine switchbacks end at a lake beneath the Continental Divide.
43Lake Verna TrailA long climb through meadow and granite to a remote alpine lake.
44Big Meadows via Green Mountain TrailA steady climb to a bouldered meadow beneath high peaks.
45Green Mountain LoopBig Meadows and Onahu Creek give this loop a real payoff.
46Ypsilon Lake TrailA long climb to a lake beneath Ypsilon's snow-filled couloir.
47Bear Lake to Two Rivers Lake and Lake Helene TrailTwo high lakes, faint spurs, and a close view of Notchtop.
48Lake Nokoni TrailA long climb through falls and fire-scarred meadows to Lake Nokoni
49Lake Nanita TrailA long walk to two high lakes below jagged stone spires.50Odessa Lake Trail from Bear LakeA long climb, then Odessa Gorge opens to the lake.51Odessa Lake via Fern Lake TrailTwo alpine lakes, a cascade and a serious climb from Fern Lake.
52Cub Lake TrailA meadow crossing and aspen climb lead to a lily-pad lake.
53Timber Lake TrailA steady forest climb opens into a high lake basin.
54Copeland Falls TrailA short creekside walk to Lower and Upper Copeland Falls.
55Shadow Mountain Lookout TrailA lakeside route climbs to a historic lookout closed to hikers.
56Granite Falls TrailA long meadow walk ends at a tumble of granite cascades.
57Lily Ridge TrailA brief climb gives Lily Lake a whole new point of view.
58Timberline Falls TrailA long waterfall hike with The Loch along the way.
59Lone Pine Lake TrailA long climb through meadow to a lake below granite peaks.
60Finch Lake TrailClimb through the old burn to a pine-framed subalpine lake.
61The Pool TrailA short river walk to a lively, boulder-lined confluence.
62Fern Falls TrailArch Rocks and The Pool earn the long walk to Fern Falls.
63Haynach Lakes TrailA long, high-country walk to a boulder-ringed lake basin.
64Mirror Lake Trail from Corral CreekCross a burned, open valley to a cliff-walled alpine lake.
65Longs Peak Trail to the BoulderfieldA strenuous high-alpine hike ends at Longs Peak’s boulder basin.
66North Inlet–Tonahutu Creek LoopCreekside forests give way to six exposed miles of Divide tundra.
67Baker Pass TrailA high, quiet pass at the end of a long valley climb.
68Andrews Tarn TrailA rough high-country climb ends at a tarn beneath Andrews Glacier.
69Estes Cone Trail from Longs Peak TrailheadMine ruins and a rocky summit make the long climb pay off.
70Lost Lake via North Fork TrailA high-country lake after a long river-and-meadow approach.
71Baker Gulch to Parika LakeA strenuous climb ends at an alpine lake in a deep cirque.
72West Creek Falls TrailA steep ridge walk ends at two cascades in a rocky gorge.
73Forest Canyon Pass TrailTundra ponds and canyon views reward this high-country climb.
74Cub Lake–The Pool LoopPair a lily-covered lake with a creek-carved pool.
75Moraine Park LoopRiver bends, meadow elk, and high peaks line this mellow loop.
76Boulder Brook LoopClimb beside cascades, then loop back past Alberta Falls.
77Holzwarth Historic Site TrailA gentle meadow walk opens onto a century-old ranch complex.
78Colorado River Trail to Lulu CityFollow the old wagon road to a flowered mining-town site.79Balanced Rock TrailA steep Gem Lake climb, then Balanced Rock and Estes Park views.
80East Meadow TrailA gentle creekside walk to a meadow bluff beneath Mount Craig.81Spirit Lake via East Inlet TrailA full day from Adams Falls to the remote Spirit Lake basin.
82Spruce Lake TrailFern Falls and a mountain lake reward the rough last climb.
83Eugenia Mine TrailA short forest hike to an old boiler beside Inn Brook.
84Coyote Valley Nature TrailA level river walk with open valley views and grazing elk.
85Upper Beaver Meadows LoopA five-mile loop climbs from meadow to broad Longs Peak views.
86Bierstadt Lake from Bear Lake TrailheadA Bear Lake climb to a lakeshore under the Continental Divide.
87Lake Irene TrailA short lake loop with an optional meadow view.
88Lookout Mountain TrailA steep forest climb ends at a class 3 summit block.
89Estes Cone via Lily LakeA forested approach ends in a rocky high-altitude summit scramble.
90Baker Pass–Parika Lake LoopA long, rugged circuit to Baker Pass and Parika Lake.
91Beaver Ponds BoardwalkA short boardwalk into a wetland shaped by old beaver dams.
92Dutch Town TrailClimb to faint mining traces below the Never Summer Range.
93Red Mountain Trail to Grand DitchClimb to the Grand Ditch for Never Summer Range views.
94Hidden Valley Nature TrailTwo footbridges make this short creekside loop worth a stop.
95Mill Creek Basin LoopA creekside Hollowell Park loop with a meadow start and aspen return.
96Saint Vrain Mountain TrailA long climb to a rounded summit with an unmaintained finish.97Hollowell Park LoopA long loop through Moraine Park, Cub Lake, and Mill Creek Basin.
98Finch Lake via Allenspark TrailA long forest climb reaches Finch Lake from Allenspark.
99Little Yellowstone Canyon TrailRiverside meadows give way to a colorful canyon and a steep climb.
100Onahu Creek–Long Meadows TrailA long creek walk ends at a meadow on a faint trail.
101Grace Falls Viewpoint TrailA long high-country hike for a view of Grace Falls.
102Sprague Lake via East PortalRocky switchbacks and aspen open onto Sprague Lake’s mountain reflections.
103Aspenglen LoopMeadow flowers frame the Mummy Range on this easy loop.
104Little Horseshoe Park LoopA gentle meadow loop with open Mummy Range views.105Fourth Lake via East Inlet TrailA long chain of high lakes, ending where the trail thins.
106Lake of the Clouds TrailA long, rough scramble to a lake beneath the Never Summer peaks.
107Thunder Pass TrailA long climb links old mining remains with an open alpine pass.
108Moraine Park Discovery Center Nature TrailA quick hillside loop for wide meadow and mountain views.
109Kettle Tarn via North Fork TrailRiver canyon, old resort meadow, and a tucked-away tarn.
110East Shore TrailA mellow lakeshore walk with open views over Shadow Mountain Reservoir.
111North Longs Peak Trail to Granite PassA long, rocky climb to the broad saddle below Longs Peak.
112The Saddle via Lawn Lake TrailA high saddle beyond Lawn Lake makes this a full-day climb.
113Mummy Pass TrailA full-day climb from burn-scarred forest to a high alpine pass.
114Stormy Peaks TrailA full-day climb from moraine to alpine country and broad range views.115Ute Trail EastA steep east-side crossing into open tundra.
116Black Canyon TrailA 4.2-mile out-and-back beneath Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge.
117MacGregor Falls TrailMeadows, granite creek cascades, and a slab waterfall
118Ranger Meadows LoopA quiet circuit of lake shore, dam views and open meadow.
119Columbine Bay TrailFollow the Colorado River to Lake Granby’s Columbine Bay.
120Grand Ditch TrailA 30-mile return beside a historic mountain water diversion.
121East Portal LoopA forest loop starts beside an unusual mountain tunnel outlet.
122Chapin Creek TrailA steep creek path fades into a high mountain meadow.
123Poudre River Trail from Milner PassA 6-mile headwaters out-and-back through high, wet meadows.
124Poudre River Trail NorthA remote creek-and-river walk with a hard-earned meadow view.
125Skeleton Gulch TrailA 12.4-mile out-and-back to a remote one-site camp.
126Bowen Gulch TrailClimb through old spruce forest to a high wilderness pass.
127Sun Valley TrailEasy Kawuneeche loop through meadows and burned forest
128Lake of Many Winds TrailClimb past Wild Basin waterfalls to a high lake beneath Boulder-Grand Pass.
129North Boundary TrailA hard ridge traverse opens to views of the Mummy Range.130Loomis Lake TrailA 10.3-mile lake hike with an unmaintained final stretch.
131Hutcheson Lakes TrailA hard lake hike that leaves maintained trail at Pear.
132Hidden Falls TrailA short, faint Wild Basin path to a sudden waterfall.
133Storm Pass TrailCross a high pass and finish beside Lily Lake.
134Wind River Pass TrailA short, high-altitude path beyond Lily Lake.
135Aspen Brook TrailA rough brookside out-and-back from Lily Lake's shared trailhead.
136Husted TrailA historic West Creek track with a long approach and fading tread.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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