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
Best Hiking
Near Allenspark
Perfect for all ages and easy half-day adventures.
Copeland Falls
.8 MI ROUND TRIP
EASY • 20 MIN
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
Alberta Falls
1.6 MI ROUND TRIP
EASY • 1 HR
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
.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
MODERATE ADVENTURES
Rewarding hikes with stunning alpine scenery.
ALL AGES • SCENERY
Calypso Cascades
3.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 2-3 HR
WILD BASIN
BEST FOR
Ouzel Falls
5.4 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR
A three-waterfall adventure through Wild Basin, passing Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades before reaching the impressive Ouzel Falls.
SCENIC ESCAPE
BEST FOR
The Loch
GLACIER GORGE
6.2 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR
A rewarding alpine hike through forest and mountain scenery to a high-elevation lake surrounded by rugged peaks.
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 & Flattopp Mountain.
BEST FOR
MAXIMUM SCENERY
Mills Lake
Incredible reflections of Longs Peak and the rugged Keyboard of the Winds formation.
5.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR
BEST FOR
Cub Lake
Wind through Moraine Park and quiet forest to a peaceful lily-covered lake for a chance to see wildlife.
Gem Lake
WILD BASIN
Climb through striking granite formations to a small mountain lake with seeping views across Estes Valley.
3.2 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 2-3 HR
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.
LONGS PEAK AREA
FOR THE LONG WAY UP
Big-mileage hikes worth setting the alarm for.
Sky Pond
Climb high beneath Longs Peak to a dramatic alpine lake sitting directly below the massive sheer face knows as the Diamond.
LONGS PEAK VIEWS
EPIC SCENERY
8.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR
Chasm Lake
BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR
5.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR
Climb from Bear Lake through forest and tundra to the Continental Divide, where sweeping views across the park.
Flattop Mountain
SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY
LAKESIDE LUNCH
SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY
LAKESIDE LUNCH
BEST FOR
BEST FOR
ROCK FORMATIONS
VIEWS
DEER RIDGE
APPROACHABLE SUMMIT
PANORAMIC VIEWS
BEST FOR
This shady trail follows the North St. Vrain Creek to dramatic cascades tumbling over massive granite boulders.
BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR
9-10 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 5-7 HR
ULTIMATE ALPINE LAKE ADVENTURE
BEAR LAKE CORRIDOR
GLACIER GORGE
BEST FOR
BEST FOR
WATERFALL LOVERS
Pass Alberta Falls and The Loch before combining beside Timberline Falls to a spectacular alpine basin surrounded by granite spires.
BEST FOR
WILDLIFE
4.6 MI ROUND TRIP
MODERATE • 3-4 HR
Good to Know
Weather in the mountains can change quickly. Bring layers, water, and a sense of adventure.
From Starfall & Pine
Most trailheads are 10-25 minutes away.
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Leave No Trace
Pack it in, pack it out. Let’s keep these places wild for generations.