Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor's Guide

Southeast

These trails are south of Estes Park towards Longs Peak. They are accessed via Colorado Highway 7, the Peak to Peak National Scenic Byway. The closest towns are Allenspark, Meeker Park, Ferncliff and Estes Park.

Adams Falls
Bluebird Lake
Former reservoir, excellent wildflower displays
Boulder Field
Boulder-Grand Pass
Past the Lake of the Winds, it's a windy walk on the tundra, trail faint
Brainard Lake Road - Winter
Cross-country ski trail
CMC North Trail
Skiers only. AKA Waldrop Trail
CMC South Trail
Calypso Cascades
Chasm Lake
Estes Cone
Eugenia Mine
Site of an old mining operation. Look around for old equipment.
Finch Lake
Granite Pass
Lefthand Park Reservoir Road - Winter
Ski/snowshoe trail in winter only
Lily Lake
Lily Lake offers splendid views of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker amid rocky outcrops. A level packed gravel trail encircles the lake featuring educational exhibits. Accessible trail and fishing pier. Strollers permitted.
Enos Mills, the "father of Rocky Mountain National Park," enjoyed walking to Lily Lake from his nearby cabin. Check... [more]
Lily Mountain
Lion Lake No. 1
Awesome views of high peaks, remote, well worth the long hike
Lion Lake No. 2
Snowbanks last late into the summer
Little Raven Trail - Winter
Skiers only
Loch Vale
Longs Peak
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]
Ouzel Falls
Ouzel Lake
Lightning strike started a large fire in 1978, unique landscape
Pear Lake
Copeland Mountain rises dramatically from the edge of the lake.
Sandbeach Lake
Snowbank Lake
No established trail, best views from tall rock outcrops nearby
South Saint Vrain Trail
Storm Pass
The Keyhole
Thunder Lake
Great base area for exploring stunning scenery
Trio Falls
Three different waterfalls in one area, great wildflowers
Twin Sisters

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