14 Great Alpine Lake Hikes in Colorado
Hiking is more about the journey than the destination, but we can all agree it’s best when the trail leads to a picturesque lake.
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Hiking is more about the journey than the destination, but we can all agree it’s best when the trail leads to a picturesque lake.
This turquoise tarn cradled below the Diamond of Longs Peak is one of the most popular hikes in the park—for good reason.
This 3,900-acre uncrowded expanse is just 20 minutes from downtown Golden, but it offers solitude, serenity, and wildflowers aplenty.
Moab isn’t ruined—you’re just hiking the wrong trails. These under-the-radar treks offer solitude, scenery, and a throwback to the desert’s quieter days.
Petroglyphs, empty campsites, and miles of red-rock terrain reward hikers willing to trade certainty for solitude in Big Dominguez Canyon.
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Looking for a trail to give your favorite out-of-towner a taste of Colorado’s natural beauty? Do so with one of these easier Front Range treks.
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Tucked behind Keystone in the shadow of Grays and Torreys peaks, this lung-buster is crowned by an alpine lake.
This strenuous trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness demands a lot of sweat equity, but hardy hikers are rewarded with waterfalls, solitude, and fall foliage aplenty.
Golden aspens, a trio of lakes, and a tiered cascade—all in a mere three miles.
Five tips for nailing the shot—with just an iPhone—this leaf-peeping season.
Have an hour to burn? From downtown, take a short, easy walk to find this alpine pool, hidden in a conifer forest smeared with aspens.
Sure, the trail is long. That doesn’t mean you have to hike it all in one go.
Wend through fall-perfect aspens with high-alpine vistas on this secluded trail through sagebrush meadows on the northern edge of Summit County.
This lung-buster delivers the most bang for your buck with a near-vertical scramble from town to sweeping views across the Tenmile Range and over Summit County.
