At Alberta Falls, Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall that ranks as one of the park's more popular hiking destinations.
Short Run: A short hike up Loch Vale Trail from the Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead or Bear Lake Trailhead will lead you to Alberta Falls. Consider utilizing the park's FREE shuttle bus to get to the trailhead.
Gem Type: Waterfall
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8.3 mi
13.3 km
Sky Pond
Estes Park, CO
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8.3 mi 13.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
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178
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3.3 mi
5.4 km
Emerald Lake
Estes Park, CO
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3.3 mi 5.4 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Snow is shallow for the majority of the hike. 0.8 miles in snow drift can get pretty deep. Difficult to follow trail at times
54 days ago
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211
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5.3 mi
8.5 km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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5.3 mi 8.5 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Icy - Some wet, some dry patches; rather icy from compacted snow in the half mile before Calypso Falls.
86 days ago
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74
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14.2 mi
22.8 km
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Estes Park, CO
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14.2 mi 22.8 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Lots of fresh snow. Not sure the route conditions beyond keyhole. Snow shoes recommended. Ice axe and crampons beyond keyhole
76 days ago
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63
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5.7 mi
9.1 km
Best of Bear Lake Area Loop
Estes Park, CO
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5.7 mi 9.1 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - microspikes are sufficient for most of the trail, snowshoes needed for high elevation around Haiyaha
32 days ago
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69
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8.2 mi
13.3 km
Chasm Lake
Estes Park, CO
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8.2 mi 13.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Lots of fresh snow. Not sure the route conditions beyond keyhole. Snow shoes recommended. Ice axe and crampons beyond keyhole
76 days ago
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58
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26.4 mi
42.4 km
Pawnee-Buchanan Loop
Nederland, CO
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26.4 mi 42.4 km | Nederland, CO |
Unknown
Update
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29
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Cub Lake Loop
Estes Park, CO
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Trail is 100% packed snow with occasional patches of ice. Highly recommend micro spikes or crampons
56 days ago
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51
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Loch Vale
Estes Park, CO
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
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40
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8.5 mi
13.6 km
Bear Lake TH to Fern Lake TH
Estes Park, CO
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8.5 mi 13.6 km | Estes Park, CO |
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36
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