Rocky Mountain National Park: Glacier Gorge to Black Lake
Waterfalls, alpine lakes, and mind-blowing scenery. It's all included on this 9.1-mile out-and-back hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Rocky Mountain National Park: Mills LakeThe must-see list for this 5.7-mile dayhike to Glacier Gorge is long: raging waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a skyline of humbling mountain views.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Longs Peak via Clark's Arrow and the KeyholeClimb this iconic summit on an uncrowded sneak route.
Rocky Mountain National Park: North Inlet TrailThis 18.8-miler follows the North Inlet through aspen groves, spruce stands, and marshland (feeding grounds of bugling elk) to a campground tucked beneath the Continental Divide. |
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The Overlook DiveThis is a completely off-trail hike that is VERY strenuous. Once at destination, you can be sure you will never see another human. Great fishing, but watch out for martins they will steal all you have.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Lily Lake to Sprague Lake LoopTraverse exposed ridgelines, pass under thick pine stands and enjoy postcard views of Rocky Mountain National Park on this 20.5-mile lollypop loop. Rocky Mountain National Park: Green Mountain Trail to Big MeadowsWant an easy hike and a shot at seeing a monster moose? Then earmark this 3.4-mile out-and-back on the westside of Rocky Mountain National Park. |
Best Weekend: Gorge LakesHike cross-country to explore this secluded chain of hanging lakes. Best Week: Continental Divide LoopTour glacial valleys and navigate to off-trail lakes and waterfalls on this six-day circuit. Best Day: Longs Peak via Clarks Arrow and the KeyholeScramble up a 12.7-mile sneak route to the park's highest peak. |
Rocky Mountain Adventure Guide (2012 National Parks Series: Part 2 of 6)Our map team scouted more than 500 miles of trails and cross-country routes to bring you a summer's worth of escapes in the Rockies. Rip & Go: Tonahutu Loop - Rocky Mountain National Park, COCross elk-filled woods and bighorn- busy flats on this park's quiet side. Navigation Center: VideosLearn the basics of using GPS devices and watch amazing Google 3D flyovers in our special navigation focused video center. |
Keyhole Route, Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, COIn May 2006, BACKPACKER editors Jon Dorn and Kris Wagner made an early-season summit attempt on the highest peak (14,255 feet) in Rocky Mountain National Park. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn) |
3D Flyover: Rocky Mountain National Park's Grand LoopExplore the quieter side of Rocky Mountain National Park with writer Dougald MacDonald on this historically inspired route up Longs Peak. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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