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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108
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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 |
All Clear
Update
Snowy - Walked up in water-proof tennis shoes. Deep snow at the end of the trail but wasn't an issue for us.
1 day ago
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141
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5.4 mi
8.7 km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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5.4 mi 8.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
Update
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46
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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 |
Unknown
Update
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39
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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 - Snow on 95%. Packed well to treeline but soft after. Had to turn back .5 mile from the actual lake due to steep, icy snow
50 days ago
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35
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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 |
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19
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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 |
All Clear
Update
Snowy, Icy - You'll certainly want micro spikes and poles. Would have made the trip more pleasant
20 days ago
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34
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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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26
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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 |
Unknown
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26
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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 |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud: No additional traction needed. Couple small puddles.
11 days ago
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29
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