Rockies trails

Starting at the Moffat Tunnel East Portal, the route enters Roosevelt National Forest and follows the South Boulder Creek Trail into the James Peak Wilderness, passing dense subalpine forest, creekside clearings, and the Forest Lakes Trail junction before turning onto the signed Crater Lakes Trail. The climb…

Distance: 6.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,834 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,037 ft

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Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,497 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,233 ft

From the Lake Granby side, this traverse begins near Monarch Lake and follows the Cascade Creek corridor into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, passing forested shoreline, Arapaho Pass Trail junction, Buchanan Creek, Cascade Creek, and waterfall-lined sections of the valley. Beyond the Cascade Creek basin, the…

Distance: 20.4 mi • Elevation gain: 6,581 ft • Maximum elevation: 12,546 ft

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,402 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,585 ft

The Gem Lake Trail offers an enjoyable hike through varied terrain, taking visitors past grassy meadows, shaded forests, and rocky outcroppings. Once at Gem Lake, hikers are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including Lumpy Ridge's granite formations, and can explore the lake's tranquil…

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 997 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,832 ft

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Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,910 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,306 ft

The hike to Grays and Torreys Peaks offers an accessible yet challenging adventure through Colorado’s alpine terrain. Beginning in a lush valley at the Stevens Gulch Trailhead, the trail quickly ascends above the tree line, presenting sweeping views of Kelso Mountain and the Continental Divide. Along the…

Distance: 8.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,573 ft • Maximum elevation: 14,232 ft

The Twin Sisters Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a challenging yet rewarding hike with stunning panoramic views. As hikers ascend through dense forests, they are treated to glimpses of Longs Peak, Estes Cone, and other peaks of the Front Range, especially after passing the treeline. The trail…

Distance: 6.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,257 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,365 ft