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Difficult Trails
Difficult trails are steep and/or long, and require good physical conditioning,
and acclimation to the high altitude in the park.
- Boulder Field
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The most frequently used base camp for a Longs Peak climb. 8 sites, reservation only, 5.9 miles from the Longs Peak Ranger Station and about 2 miles from the summit. Super views of the East Face and the Keyhole, 500 ft above.
- Boulder-Grand Pass
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Past the Lake of the Winds, it's a windy walk on the tundra, trail faint
- Bowen Lake
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A long, gradual climb through thick forest to the lake.
- Bowen Pass
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Bowen Pass is part of the Arapaho National Forest, and is a steep, short hike from Bowen Lake.
- Butler Gulch
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Snowshoe, telemark and cross-country ski.
- Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
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On November 10,1978, the President signed the "National Parks and Recreation Act" amending the "National Trails Act of 1968." The amended legislation addressed the proposed Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST). Congress directed the Forest Service to prepare and submit a comprehensive plan for the management and use of the... [more]
- Crystal Lake
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A continuation of the Lawn Lake trail to one of the deepest lakes in the park. Take the left fork after leaving Lawn Lake. Fairchild Mountain is the backdrop.
- Deer Mountain in the Winter
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"The route up Deer Mountain begins in a stand of mature ponderosa pine and winds upward past lodgepole pine, aspen, and limber pine to the summit plateau, which offers spectacular views of the Continental Divide. While the lower trail generally has little snow, you can expect packed and drifted snow... [more]
- Flattop Mountain
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Great tundra hike and easiest hike to the Continental Divide. Enjoy the views from the Dream Lake and Emerald Lake overlooks.
- Flattop Mountain (from Green Mountain)
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- Hallet Peak
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Climb through 3 climate zones, cross over Flattop Mountain, traverse the ridge supporting Tyndall Glacier, then ascend to the summit of Hallett Peak. Superb views along the way and from the summit!
- Haynach Lakes
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Long, beautiful hike on a trail mostly used by backpackers.
- La Poudre Pass
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- Lake Nanita
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- Lake Nokoni
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- Lake of the Clouds
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This trail offers a barren and rocky landscape, and the last section is difficult to access.
- Lion Lake No. 1
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Awesome views of high peaks, remote, well worth the long hike
- Lion Lake No. 2
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Snowbanks last late into the summer
- Longs Peak
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The crown jewel of Rocky hiking, start EARLY (beat the weather and get a parking spot), and buy the guide book or download the Park's brochure. Make a virtual visit to Longs - check out these videos and images!... [more]
- Montgomery Pass - Winter
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The trail rises steeply through the trees for two miles, then breaks out of the trees just below Montgomery Pass itself. There is considerable avalanche danger on the steeper slopes in this area above tree line serious backcountry skiers can be seen on most slopes. On the descent be wary... [more]
- North Inlet Falls
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Pass through Summerland Park and North Inlet Meadow on the way to the falls. Cascade Falls is 3.5 miles up this trail.
- Pear Lake
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Copeland Mountain rises dramatically from the edge of the lake.
- Potts Puddle
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- Skeleton Gulch
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- Snowbank Lake
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No established trail, best views from tall rock outcrops nearby
- The Keyhole
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The Keyhole is a landmark on the climb to Longs Peak, a notch in the stone flange joining Storm Peak and Longs, about .5 miles from the Boulder Field and 500 ft. above it. To the left of the Keyhole stands a stone hut erected to the memory of... [more]
- Thunder Pass
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Once used by stage coaches, Thunder Pass is now an excellent trail, with the Michigan Lakes beyond it a must see.
- Trio Falls
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Three different waterfalls in one area, great wildflowers
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