Longs Peak Loft Route is a popular alternative to the extremely popular Keyhole Route up this Colorado 14er. Hikers looking to bag another summit and Colorado centennial, Mt Meeker, will also take this option as it does only add a very small distance to the hike. The Loft route of Longs Peak requires Class…
Dragon Tail couloir is a classic snow climb and ski route located in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The hike to the couloir starts at the Bear Lake Trailhead and works about 2 miles up directly to the north side of Emerald Lake. The couloir climbs over 1,600ft with a maximum steepness of…
Chasm Lake is a beautiful high alpine lake sitting directly underneath Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. This moderate hike is heavily trafficked but offers beautiful views of Longs Peak in a picturesque setting. This is a moderate hike, but suitable for hikers of all levels, including families with older children. Chasm Lake…
Longs Peak via the Keyhole Route is a heavily trafficked hike in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Longs Peak is the farthest north 14er (peak over 14,000 feet) in Colorado and the highest point within the National Park. Although it’s a popular hike, Longs Peak is the deadliest 14er in Colorado claiming 19…
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…
Emerald Lake is a Colorado hike located in Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a fantastic short out and back located at the extremely popular Bear Lake trailhead. This trail is perfect for year round hiking and the beginner hiker not looking to kill themselves getting to the top of the trail. The final destination…
