Roundtrip Length: 8 mi Difficulty: Moderate

The tranquility and wonderful views made Finch Lake a fantastic gem of a hike and one that we will certainly return to again.

The hike begins at Finch Lake Trailhead in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park, located near the small co...

Roundtrip Length: 8.8 mi Difficulty: Strenuous

The view of Flattop Mountain begins interestingly enough at Bear Lake looking nothing like flat. What we see is the craggy side of the mountain where the trail fortunately takes a few twists and turns on the way up. Fortunately because the view...

The incredible reason why the lake is this color.

With its stunning views and striking turquoise color - Lake Haiyaha is a must see for any hiker visiting rocky. Join us in this video as we take you to one our favorite destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park!

According to the National ...

Roundtrip Length: 8.6 mi Difficulty: Moderate

Finding my way to Cub Lake from Hollowell Park is one of my favorite simple discoveries. As much as I always enjoy the Cub Lake Trail from its trailhead, this much less traveled approach affords a bit more solitude and allows the popular well bea...

Roundtrip Length: 6 mi Difficulty: Moderate

Lake Helene under the right conditions is a beautiful spot at any time of the year, but it is also a very sensitive paragon of an alpine lake. Tread lightly here where the beauty is balanced by the fragile landscape. Perhaps the most difficult par...

Roundtrip Length: 10 mi Difficulty: Strenuous

The stunning shores of Lawn and Crystal Lakes are well worth the effort of this pleasantly long trek.

Roundtrip Length: .04 mi Difficulty: Easy

Lily Lake is an absolute treasure. It is a virtual and exquisite classroom of wildlife biology at whatever level you wish to study. Perfectly accessible for just about anyone, just off the highway with plenty of parking across the road. In the warmer...

Roundtrip Length: 3 mi Difficulty: Strenuous

Enjoy this hike up Lily Mountain in Roosevelt National Forest!

Roundtrip Length: 6 mi Difficulty: Moderate

Take a step back in time on this moderate rated hike on Lion Gulch Trail to Historic Homestead Meadows where you'll see the ruins of homestead cabins that were established between 1889 and 1923. This is a great history filled hike for the whole fam...

Take a moment to enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of The Loch in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Roundtrip Length: 4.6 mi Difficulty: Strenuous

The hike to Lookout Mountain is a steep climb, but the views from the top are nothing short of spectacular! Mount Meeker, Twin Sisters and Longs Peak (among others) can all be viewed from Lookout Mountain.

Filmmaker, Sean Doherty, and his wife, Michelle, return to Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming to hike the Gap Lakes Trail, and during the hike they learn some surprising differences between the Pika here and in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Roundtrip Length: 5 mi Difficulty: Moderate

The very popular trek to Mills Lake is well worth the slightly more than moderate effort. As with most hikes, an early or late in the day departure will reduce the number of albeit friendly hikers you meet on the trail (almost everyone on a trail i...

Relax and enjoy a stunningly beautiful winter hike to Mills Lake, named after the father of Rocky, Enos Mills.

You've got to see the views from the top!

In all the years I’ve lived here, I’ve always been drawn to this looming yet modest peak and now is our chance to tackle the approximately 1400 foot elevation gain to the top. The trailhead is located in Roosevelt National Forest about one mile east of...

Roundtrip Length: 3.6 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Start-End Elevation - 9,475' - 9,705' (Nymph): 9,912' (Dream): 10,090' (Emerald)

Emerald Lake is by far one of the most popular hikes in Rocky in any season. Famous for the lily pads of summer, Nymph is the first of three classic lakes. Second...

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 Fer...

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...

Join adventure filmmaker Nick Molle as he showcases some of the best snowshoeing trails in Rocky Mountain National Park!

Roundtrip Length: 0.8 mi Difficulty: Easy

Enjoy a short walk around Sprague Lake in Rocky!

We hike the highest continuous paved road in North America before it opens to vehicles, and also get a chance to witness the plowing of Trail Ridge Road.

Roundtrip Length: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Tourmaline Lake is one of those hikes in Rocky where the impressive part is not just the lake itself, but also the feeling of accomplishment after tackling this challenging journey. At 10,600 feet, the small aqua colored Tourmaline Lake incl...