Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiking Chart
Trailhead Distance (one Elevation Difficulty (starting elevation in feet) Destination way in miles) Gain (in feet) Level
Bear Lake (9,475) Around Lake 0.6 20 Easy Nymph Lake 0.5 225 Easy Bierstadt Lake 1.6 255 Moderate Dream Lake 1.1 425 Moderate Emerald Lake 1.8 605 Moderate Lake Haiyaha 2.1 745 Moderate Lake Helene 2.9 1,215 Moderate Odessa Lake 4.1 1,215 Moderate Flattop Mountain 4.4 2,849 Strenuous
Bierstadt Lake Trailhead (8,850) Bierstadt Lake 1.4 566 Moderate
Colorado River Trailhead (9,010) Lulu City Site 3.7 300 Moderate
Cub Lake Trailhead (8,080) Cub Lake 2.3 540 Moderate
Deer Ridge Junction (8,930) Deer Mountain 3.0 1,083 Moderate
East Inlet Trailhead (8,391) Adams Falls 0.3 79 Easy Lake Verna 6.9 1,809 Strenuous Lone Pine Lake 5.5 1,494 Strenuous Spirit Lake 7.8 1,899 Strenuous
Fern Lake Trailhead (8,155) The Pool 1.7 245 Easy Fern Falls 2.5 645 Moderate Fern Lake 3.8 1,375 Moderate Odessa Lake 4.4 1,865 Strenuous
Finch Lake Trailhead (8,470) Finch Lake 4.5 1,442 Moderate Pear Lake 6.5 2,112 Strenuous
Gem Lake Trailhead (7,740) Gem Lake 2.0 1,090 Moderate
Glacier Gorge Junction (9,240) Alberta Falls 0.9 160 Easy The Loch 3.0 940 Moderate Mills Lake 2.8 700 Moderate Andrews Glacier 5.3 2,460 Strenuous Black Lake 5.0 1,380 Strenuous Sky Pond 4.9 1,660 Strenuous
Lawn Lake Trailhead (8,540) Lake Ypsilon 4.5 2,180 Strenuous Lawn Lake 6.2 2,249 Strenuous
Longs Peak Ranger Station (9,300) Eugenia Mine 1.4 508 Moderate Chasm Lake 4.2 2,360 Strenuous Longs Peak 8.0 4,855 Very Strenuous
North Inlet Trailhead (8,540) Cascade Falls 3.5 300 Moderate Lake Nanita 11.0 2,240 Strenuous Lake Nokoni 9.9 2,240 Strenuous
Rock Cut (12,100) Toll Memorial 0.5 200 Moderate
Timber Lake Trailhead (9,000) Timber Lake 4.8 2,060 Strenuous
Twin Owls Trailhead (7,920) Gem Lake 1.8 910 Moderate
Twin Sisters Trailhead (9,040) Twin Sisters Peak 3.7 2,338 Strenuous
Wild Basin Ranger Station (8,500) Copeland Falls 0.3 15 Easy Calypso Cascades 1.8 700 Moderate Ouzel Falls 2.7 950 Moderate Bluebird Lake 6.0 2,478 Strenuous Lion Lake No. 1 7.0 2,565 Strenuous Ouzel Lake 4.9 1,510 Strenuous Thunder Lake 6.8 2,074 Strenuous
Rocky Mountain In Depth
News from the Parks
Be Green and Stand Out this Halloween
October 3, 2008 - 8:43pm
It’s the time of year when ghouls, goblins, ghosts and good witches show up in public. And as people of all ages embrace their inner child and alter egos, it becomes increasingly difficult to stand out in the crowd. Instead of fighting the masses at your local costume store, save a little dough and create a custom costume that reuses fabrics and items from around your house. Our teammate Leyla inspired us with her homemade strawberry costume. Made from pillowcases, buttons and colored stockings, it’s a shining example of how to be unique and green—whether your kids are trick or treating or you’re heading to a Halloween ball. Take a closer look at Leyla’s technique, and get inspired to think outside of the storefront and see the costume potential all around you. Leyla’s costume consists of two, red heavyweight pillow shams that she folded—like the first step of a paper airplane nose—into tapered berry-like edges. She used safety pins to secure these edges (so you don’t have to be a wiz on the sewing machine for this). She secured the tops of the pillows together in the same way, leaving an opening in the middle for her head. For a final touch on the berry look, she sewed white seed beads to the cases. You can use green felt and pipe cleaners with a hot glue gun to make a strawberry leaf crown. Leyla suggests wearing a green beret as an alternative, if you can find one. With all of the main components in place, the wearer can use their judgment about green or red apparel and stockings. You can find other great costume ideas here: http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/halloween/costumes.htm. Learn how you can transform into a bunch of grapes using purple or green leotards and balloons; a bag of jellybeans costume using colored balloons and a clear garbage bag; and a bat costume using black umbrella and tights. Have a Green Halloween!
October 3, 2008 - 8:43pm
It’s the time of year when ghouls, goblins, ghosts and good witches show up in public. And as people of all ages embrace their inner child and alter egos, it becomes increasingly difficult to stand out in the crowd. Instead of fighting the masses at your local costume store, save a little dough and create a custom costume that reuses fabrics and items from around your house. Our teammate Leyla inspired us with her homemade strawberry costume. Made from pillowcases, buttons and colored stockings, it’s a shining example of how to be unique and green—whether your kids are trick or treating or you’re heading to a Halloween ball. Take a closer look at Leyla’s technique, and get inspired to think outside of the storefront and see the costume potential all around you. Leyla’s costume consists of two, red heavyweight pillow shams that she folded—like the first step of a paper airplane nose—into tapered berry-like edges. She used safety pins to secure these edges (so you don’t have to be a wiz on the sewing machine for this). She secured the tops of the pillows together in the same way, leaving an opening in the middle for her head. For a final touch on the berry look, she sewed white seed beads to the cases. You can use green felt and pipe cleaners with a hot glue gun to make a strawberry leaf crown. Leyla suggests wearing a green beret as an alternative, if you can find one. With all of the main components in place, the wearer can use their judgment about green or red apparel and stockings. You can find other great costume ideas here: http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/halloween/costumes.htm. Learn how you can transform into a bunch of grapes using purple or green leotards and balloons; a bag of jellybeans costume using colored balloons and a clear garbage bag; and a bat costume using black umbrella and tights. Have a Green Halloween!
Steve Fossett's Plane Found in Bear Country
October 3, 2008 - 3:57pm
Steve Fossett's plane and a tiny amount of human remains have been found in California near Yosemite National Park, officials confirmed today. The millionaire U.S. adventurer has been missing since early September 2007.
October 3, 2008 - 3:57pm
Steve Fossett's plane and a tiny amount of human remains have been found in California near Yosemite National Park, officials confirmed today. The millionaire U.S. adventurer has been missing since early September 2007.
Hear the Bugle Call
October 3, 2008 - 3:52pm
Hear the sound of the elk echoing through the Rockies. View the golden aspens glistening in the sunlight. Take a deep breath in of the cool mountain air and watch the majestic bull elk chase his harem through Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk Fest celebrates fall in the Rockies and all things Wapiti — the American elk that calls Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park “home.”
October 3, 2008 - 3:52pm
Hear the sound of the elk echoing through the Rockies. View the golden aspens glistening in the sunlight. Take a deep breath in of the cool mountain air and watch the majestic bull elk chase his harem through Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk Fest celebrates fall in the Rockies and all things Wapiti — the American elk that calls Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park “home.”
Victim ID'd in Skiing Death at Rocky Mountain National Park
October 3, 2008 - 3:51pm
The man who was killed this week trying to ski on Taylor Glacier in Rocky Mountain National Park was identified today as Matthew Chesaux of Boulder. Chesaux, 40, died of blunt force injuries, according to the Larimer County coroner. The death also was ruled an accident.
October 3, 2008 - 3:51pm
The man who was killed this week trying to ski on Taylor Glacier in Rocky Mountain National Park was identified today as Matthew Chesaux of Boulder. Chesaux, 40, died of blunt force injuries, according to the Larimer County coroner. The death also was ruled an accident.
Burns Planned for Zion National Park
October 3, 2008 - 3:37pm
A prescribed fire is planned in Zion National Park during the week of Oct. 6. The Three Finger Mesa prescribed fire is 2,100 acres, and the exact date of ignition will depend on weather conditions and the availability to firefighter resources.
October 3, 2008 - 3:37pm
A prescribed fire is planned in Zion National Park during the week of Oct. 6. The Three Finger Mesa prescribed fire is 2,100 acres, and the exact date of ignition will depend on weather conditions and the availability to firefighter resources.
