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Alberta Falls
Description
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
Nearby Trails
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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199
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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 |
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241
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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 |
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72
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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
Muddy, Snowy - Snow melt is causing this trail to be muddier than normal summers. still some snow between Dream Lake and haiyaha, but most of it is avoidable. No winter gear needed
13 days ago
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78
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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 |
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87
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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
Mostly Dry - Dry almost the whole way, aside from a snowfield right before the lake. We were glad to have microspikes and poles for that.
14 days ago
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63
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26.5 mi
42.6 km
Pawnee-Buchanan Loop
Nederland, CO
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26.5 mi 42.6 km | Nederland, CO |
Bad / Closed
Update
Snowy, Icy: Based on reports from rangers and a friend on 7/4, the full loop still requires traction and an axe past about 9 miles.
5 days ago
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33
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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 |
All Clear
Update
The only snow remaining on the trail is right before the lake. Easily passible
13 days ago
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50
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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 |
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59
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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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Some Mud - The trail was mostly dry, but had some snowy areas/two steep snowfields to cross. Past the high point it was all good.
16 hours ago
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41
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