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Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes (Rocky Mountain National Park, CO)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 1.8 mi. (one-way) hike to Emerald Lake is a Rocky Mountain NP classic: excellent mountain views, wildflowers, and flowing rapids, interrupted only by the serenity of three high-altitude lakes (four, if you include Bear). The final leg, from Dream … Continue reading →

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Lake Haiyaha Loop (Rocky Mountain National Park, CO)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Andrew Wojtanik

For all its wonders, Rocky Mountain National Park boasts relatively few half-day to day loop hikes, so the Lake Haiyaha loop described here stands out as an exception (for a full-day loop hike, try the Fern-Odessa-Cub Lake loop). In addition … Continue reading →

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Bear Lake Loop (Rocky Mountain National Park, CO)

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Andrew Wojtanik

Many family trips to Rocky Mountain National Park begin with a short jaunt around peaceful Bear Lake, located on an elevated shelf above Glacier Creek at the foot of Flattop Mountain (12,324’) and Hallett Peak (12,713’). It is not often … Continue reading →

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