Roundtrip Length: 8.8 mi Difficulty: Moderate
My favorite way to enjoy this fantastic hike to Odessa is to begin at Bear Lake and take the trail up to the connection to the mesmerizing views at Lake Helene and continue down to the classic shores of Odessa. From Odessa, I continue down to Fern Lake and on down past Fern Falls to the trailhead. The shuttle is a relaxing ride back to Bear Lake.
Roundtrip Length: 10 mi Difficulty: Moderate
Hike with us to Ouzel Lake!
Roundtrip Length: 8.4 mi Difficulty: Strenuous
Sandbeach Lake reminds us of one of those beautiful lake beaches where you can lay out on a towel, go for a swim or take a stroll on a spacious sandy beach. The only difference is that this lake is at 10,283 feet in elevation and is surrounded...
There is something profoundly rewarding about discovering isolated spots in Rocky where we can disconnect from our busy lives and find inspiration from the beauty of these natural landscapes.
Finding those places, however, can be a bit of a challenge when you’re in the third busiest National P...