South Zapata Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of southern Colorado. While Zapata Falls below is a popular hiking destination, the lake is a relatively quiet trip off the beaten path. Trail conditions up to the lake range from packed dirt to some open grassy plains at…
Willow Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of southern Colorado. The lake is a popular spot since it serves as a base camp for many hikers attempting Kit Carson and Challenger Point. A longer hike, Willow Lake is family friendly and a nice spot to have a…
Trail Summary: Bartlett Lake is an out and back hike located in Gustavus, Alaska. The hike is about a 5 minute walk from Glacier Bay National Park and is heavily used by visitors of the park. Although you don’t gain much elevation during your hike, expect a slow going trail up to the lake…
Roosevelt Lakes are a pair of alpine lakes in Mt Evans Wilderness of Colorado. The two lakes exist year-round but tend to freeze starting in October. The hike up to the lakes is about 10 miles round-trip and involves all Class 1 hiking. This is a great hike for families and dogs. If you…
Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park is a beautiful and slightly less crowded hike compared to other trails in the area. The hike out to the alpine lake provides breathtaking views of multiple high elevation lakes and the Bighorn Flat Mountains. This easy hike is a great alternative to the highly popular Emerald…
