Suggested Hikes

NPS

 

With over 350 miles of hiking trails to choose from, there are many hikes to choose from to meet all types of interestes and abilities. Below is a list of some of the hikes found in Rocky Mountain National Park.

 

 

Lake Hikes

Destination	Trail Head	Distance	Elevation Gain (feet)
Bear Lake	Bear Lake	0.7 mile loop	20
An excellent interpretive nature trail circles this popular subalpine lake at the end of Bear Lake Road.
Cub Lake	Cub Lake	2.3 miles	540
A park favorite, this hike to a mountain pond travels through woods that blaze with color in the fall.
Mills Lake	Glacier Gorge	2.8 miles	700
The view of Longs Peak and the Keyboard of the Winds from Mills Lake is one of Rocky's finest.
Bluebird Lake	Wild Basin	6 miles	2,478

 

 

Waterfall Hikes

Destination	Trail Head	Distance	Elevation Gain (feet)
Adams Falls	East Inlet	0.3 mile	Negligible
A beautiful stream and pleasant scenery accompany hikers on this popular west side walk.
Alberta Falls	Glacier Gorge Jct	0.6 mile	210
Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall that ranks as one of the park's more popular hiking destinations.
Cascade Falls	North Inlet	3.5 miles	300
The hike through forested country ends with a scenic respite beside this tumbling waterfall on the park's west side.
Ouzel Falls	Wild Basin	2.7 miles	960
Watching the falls' namesake - the ouzel, or dipper - plunge into the rushing stream water entertains hikers at this popular spot.
Timberline Falls	Glacier Gorge Jct	4 miles	1,510
Scenic Loch Vale is enjoyed en route to these delicately beautiful falls on the park's east side.

 

 

Summit Hikes

Destination	Trail Head	Distance	Elevation Gain (feet)
Deer Mountain	Deer Ridge Jct	3 miles	1,093
Fine views, pleasant hiking and a picnic on top make this trip a hiking favorite. Summit elevation 10,013' (gain of 1083').
Twin Sisters	Twin Sisters	3.7 miles	2,253
These two peaks sit off by themselves to the east, offering outstanding vistas sweeping in all directions. Elevation at summit 11,428' (gain of 2338').
Flattop Mountain	Bear Lake	4.4 miles	2,849
Panoramic views and access to many other great peaks lure hikers up this mountain in the middle of the park. Summit elevation 12,324' (gain of 2849').