Echo Lake trails

Starting from Glen Alpine Road near Fallen Leaf Lake, this demanding high-country loop enters the southern Desolation Wilderness beneath Angora Peak and sweeps south and west through granite terrain toward Ralston Peak. The climb gradually opens views across the Echo Lakes country, Fallen Leaf Lake and the…

Distance: 24.0 mi • Elevation gain: 9,698 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,954 ft

The Bald Mountain and Artists Bluff Loop Trail in Franconia Notch State Park offers hikers a rewarding experience with panoramic vistas. From the summit of Bald Mountain, enjoy expansive views of Echo Lake and the surrounding White Mountains. Continuing along the trail, Artists Bluff provides a unique vantage…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 364 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,283 ft

Hike from Echo Lake to Upper Echo Lake and Lower Echo Lake via Echo Pass Viewpoint and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. #Hiking #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #PCT #Overlook

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 896 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,635 ft

The Lakeshore Trail offers a scenic hike through lush northern forests that open onto dramatic sandstone cliffs along Lake Superior. Hikers will encounter iconic views of sea caves—natural formations created by centuries of wave action—that include arches and cliffside openings where waves echo through the…

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 623 ft • Maximum elevation: 692 ft

The Bald Mountain and Artist's Bluff Trail Loop offers hikers a scenic and moderately challenging adventure. The route showcases exceptional views of Echo Lake, Cannon Mountain, and the surrounding Franconia Notch peaks, especially from the Artist's Bluff lookout, where the fall foliage reflects beautifully in…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 400 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,283 ft

Echo Lake, Idaho Springs Reservoir, Chicago Lakes and Summit Lake. Mount Evans Wilderness Area. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 11.4 mi • Elevation gain: 3,369 ft • Maximum elevation: 12,884 ft

Distance: 27.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,191 ft • Maximum elevation: 873 ft

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 413 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,024 ft

Distance: 7.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,300 ft • Maximum elevation: 13,251 ft