Rocky Mountain National Park
Gem lake
“Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker’s Guide” by Jerome Malitz Published by Johnson Books in Boulder Gem lake Distance: 2.0miles one way Elevation Change: 1,090feet Elevation at destination: 8,830 feet Some hikers belittle Gem Lake for its picayunish size and piddling depth, ranking it as a semi-precious gem among the royal collection of lakes that … Continue reading
Bierstadt Lake
“Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker’s Guide” by Jerome Malitz Published by Johnson Books in Boulder Bierstadt Lake Distance: 1.4 miles one way Elevation Change: 566 feet Elevation at destination: 9,416 feet This a short and easy trail to a pleasant sub-alpine lake. The route passes through an extraordinary stand of Aspen, and … Continue reading
Mills Lake
“Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker’s Guide” by Jerome Malitz Published by Johnson Books in Boulder Mills Lake Distance: 2.5 miles one way Elevation Change: 700 feet Elevation at destination: 9,950 feet Enos Mills was one of the park’s great heroes. From 1884 to 1922, he made his home in these mountains, acting as a naturalist … Continue reading
Alberta Falls
“Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker’s Guide” by Jerome Malitz Published by Johnson Books in Boulder Alberta Falls Distance: 0.6 miles one way Elevation Change: 160 feet Elevation at destination: 9,400 feet The walk from Glacier Gorge Junction to Alberta Falls may be the most popular in the park – in part because … Continue reading
Ouzel Lake
“Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker’s Guide” by Jerome Malitz Published by Johnson Books in Boulder Ouzel Lake Distance: 4.9 miles one way Elevation Change: 1,510 feet Elevation at Destination: 10,010 feet The trail to Ouzel Lake is a continuation of that to Ouzel Falls, so you get to see the Copeland Falls, Calypso … Continue reading