Ultimate Rocky Mountain Destinations
Disappear into Yellowstone's forgotten peaks. Bag Colorado's most exciting Fourteener. Hike Utah's unknown long trail Our field editors pick 24 epics for your Rockies life list.
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With 3,000 miles of world-class alpine scenery in the heart of the country, no other North American range offers such easy access adn immense payoff. From New Mexico to Canada, the continent’s most exalted mountains serve up several lifetimes of unforgettable adventure. Where to start? With this complete guide to the best weekend and weeklong treks, epic dayhikes, and summit climbs, of course.
SOUTHERNÂ ROCKIES
Southern Rockies: Truchas Traverse, NM
Southern Rockies: Wheeler Peak, NM
Southern Rockies: Twilight Peaks, CO
Southern Rockies: Continental Divide Trail, CO
CENTRAL ROCKIES
Central Rockies: Green River Lakes, WY
Central Rockies: Mount of the Holy Cross Loop, CO
Central Rockies: Highline Trail, UT
Central Rockies: Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park
NORTHERN ROCKIES
Northern Rockies: Gallatin Skyline, Yellowstone National Park
Northern Rockies: Dawson Pass Loop, Glacier National Park
Northern Rockies: Moose Creek, Tetons
Northern Rockies: Thompson Peak, ID
Northern Rockies: Imogene Pass Loop, ID
Northern Rockies: Dawson Pass Loop, Glacier National Park
Northern Rockies: Moose Creek, Tetons
Northern Rockies: Thompson Peak, ID
Northern Rockies: Imogene Pass Loop, ID