Tagged: alpine lakes
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Sandbeach Lake Trail: A Quiet Wild Basin Hike Under Mount Meeker (2026)
The Sandbeach Lake Trail climbs through the quiet Wild Basin corner of Rocky Mountain National Park to a rare sandy alpine shoreline under Mount Meeker. Distance, parking, permits, and camping.
Piney Lake, Vail: The Drive, the Ranch, and the Upper Piney Falls Trail (2026)
Piney Lake near Vail, Colorado: the Red Sandstone Road drive, canoe rentals at the ranch, and the easy 6-mile hike to Upper Piney Falls under the Gore Range.
Loch Lomond Trail, Colorado: Hike, Drive, and Parking Guide (2026)
Loch Lomond trail near Idaho Springs, Colorado: the real hiking distance, whether you need 4WD, seasonal gate dates, parking in Alice, and the James Peak route.
Summit Lake, Colorado: The Highest Lake You Can Drive To
Summit Lake sits at 12,836 feet on the Mount Blue Sky road, the highest lake you can drive to in Colorado. Trails, 2026 reopening, permits, and what to pack.
Silver Dollar Lake Trail, Colorado: A Short Hike to a Big Alpine Payoff (2026)
Silver Dollar Lake near Georgetown packs a stunning alpine lake into a short, steep hike off Guanella Pass. Trailhead road, parking, distance, and when to go.
Mitchell Lake Trail, Colorado: Guide to Blue Lake and the Indian Peaks (2026)
The Mitchell Lake Trail near Ward runs through Indian Peaks Wilderness to Blue Lake under Mount Toll. Distances, parking reservations, moose, and season tips.
Lake Ann Trailhead: A Ghost-Town Path to a High Colorado Lake
Lake Ann Trailhead starts at the Winfield ghost town and climbs to an 11,805-foot alpine lake under the Three Apostles. Here's the road, route, and 14er option.
Cathedral Lake Trail: Aspen's Steep, No-Permit Climb to a High Alpine Lake
The Cathedral Lake Trail near Aspen climbs 2,066 feet to an 11,866-foot alpine lake. Here's the route, the drive, Electric Pass, and what to pack for it.
Long Lake Trailhead: Brainard Lake's Gateway to Lake Isabelle and Pawnee Pass
The Long Lake Trailhead is Brainard Lake's gateway to Lake Isabelle and Pawnee Pass. Here's the 2026 reservation, parking, and every hike, step by step.
Lawn Lake Trailhead: RMNP's Big Alpine Hike Without the Bear Lake Permit
The Lawn Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park climbs 6.2 miles to a high alpine lake, skips the Bear Lake permit, and holds a wild 1982 flood story.
McCullough Gulch Trailhead: Waterfalls, Alpine Lakes, and 2026 Parking
McCullough Gulch near Breckenridge climbs past a waterfall to alpine lakes under Quandary Peak. Here's the 2026 parking reservation, the shuttle, and the trail.
Best Hikes in Indian Peaks Wilderness: 8 Trails for 2026
