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THE TRAIL GUIDE

Best Hiking
Near Allenspark

Waterfalls, alpine lakes, and big Colorado views. Some of Rocky Mountain National Park’s most beautiful trails begin just minutes away.

EASY + FAMILY-FRIENDLY

Perfect for all ages and easy half-day adventures.

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Best Hiking
Near Allenspark

Copeland Falls

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.8 MI ROUND TRIP
EASY • 20 MIN

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A peaceful forest walk leads to Copeland Falls, where cascading water, granite rocks, and shady spots make it perfect for a trailside lunch.

WILD BASIN

BEST FOR

FAMILIES • PHOTOS

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BEST FOR

Alberta Falls

1.6 MI ROUND TRIP
EASY • 1 HR

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BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR

A favorite for good reason. This short forest hike leads to a dramatic 30-foot cascade tumbling over granite.

BEST FOR

FIRST-TIME VISITORS

Bear Lake surrounded by evergreen forest and rugged peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Bear Lake

.6 MI ROUND TRIP
EASY • 15 MIN

BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR

An easy, mostly paved and accessible lakeside loop with beautiful mountain reflections and sweeping views.

BEST FOR

ALL AGES • SCENERY

MODERATE ADVENTURES

Rewarding hikes with stunning alpine scenery.

Calypso Cascades

A mountain stream flowing over rocks and fallen logs, surrounded by tall evergreen trees in a forest.

3.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 2-3 HR

WILD BASIN

This shady trail follows the North St. Vrain Creek to dramatic cascades tumbling over massive granite boulders.

BEST FOR

WATERFALL LOVERS

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Ouzel Falls

5.4 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR

WILD BASIN

A three-waterfall adventure through Wild Basin, passing Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades before reaching the impressive Ouzel Falls.

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BEST FOR

SCENIC ESCAPE

The Loch

6.2 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR

GLACIER GORGE

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A rewarding alpine hike through forest and mountain scenery to a high-elevation lake surrounded by rugged peaks.

BEST FOR

ADVENTUROUS FEEL

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Emerald Lake

3.4 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 2-3 HR

BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR

Pass Nymph and Dream Lakes on the way to a spectacular alpine basin surrounded by the cliffs of Hallett Peak & Flattop Mountain.

BEST FOR

MAXIMUM SCENERY

Mills Lake

5.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR

GLACIER GORGE

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Incredible reflections of Longs Peak and the rugged Keyboard of the Winds formation.

BEST FOR

SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY
LAKESIDE LUNCH

Cub Lake

4.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR

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Wind through Moraine Park and quiet forest to a peaceful lily-covered lake for a chance to see wildlife.

BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR

BEST FOR

WILDLIFE

Gem Lake

3.2 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 2-3 HR

LUMPY RIDGE

Climb through striking granite formations to a small mountain lake with sweeping views across Estes Valley.

BEST FOR

ROCK FORMATIONS
VIEWS

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Deer Mountain

6.1 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR

A steady climb through pine forest with a true summit experience and panoramic views across Rocky Mountain National Park.

DEER RIDGE

BEST FOR

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APPROACHABLE SUMMIT
PANORAMIC VIEWS

FOR THE LONG WAY UP

Big-mileage hikes worth setting the alarm for.

Sky Pond

9-10 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 5-7 HR

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BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR

Pass Alberta Falls and The Loch before climbing beside Timberline Falls to a spectacular alpine basin surrounded by granite spires.

BEST FOR

ULTIMATE ALPINE LAKE ADVENTURE

Chasm Lake

LONGS PEAK AREA

8.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR

Climb high beneath Longs Peak to a dramatic alpine lake sitting directly below the massive sheer face known as the Diamond.

BEST FOR

LONGS PEAK VIEWS
EPIC SCENERY

A scenic mountain landscape with cliffs, green trees, and a small lake at the base, illuminated by warm sunlight.

Flattop Mountain

8.8 MI ROUND TRIP
HARD • HIGH ELEVATION

BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR

Climb from Bear Lake through forest and tundra to the Continental Divide, with sweeping views across the park.

BEST FOR

SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY
LAKESIDE LUNCH

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Weather in the mountains can change quickly. Bring layers, water, and a sense of adventure.

Good to Know

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From Starfall & Pine

Most trailheads are 10-25 minutes away.
We’re your home base for mountain days.

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Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out. Let’s keep these places wild for generations.