Share Album Published August 20, 2022 Lake Dorothy Trailhead: Fourth of July Distance: 3.7 mi Elevation Change: 1889' Other than only two sets of switchbacks, the trail ascends steadily to Arapaho Pass. The Fourth of July mine is along the way, at the junction with the trail to the overlook for Arapaho Glacier.
Share Album Published August 9, 2022 Frigid Lake Trailhead: Wild Basin Via: Isolation Lake Distance: 8.8 mi Elevation Change: 3,320' At Isolation Lake, climb to the saddle between Mahana Peak and Isolation Peak. Descend about 500' across tundra and talus (and perhaps snow) to a small ridge on the south of Frigid Lake. Descend the ridge to the north to the shore of Frigid Lake.
Share Album Published August 9, 2022 Isolation Lake Trailhead: Wild Basin Via: Bluebird Lake Distance: 7.8 mi Elevation Change: 3,480' At Bluebird Lake, cross the outlet and work your way uphill keeping to the south. The route alternates between steep climbs and nearly level benches. The last push to the lake is through a large talus field.
Share Album Published August 4, 2022 Bluebird Lake (1 new item) Trailhead: Wild Basin Distance: 6.3 mi Elevation Change: 2,478' From the Wild Basin Trailhead follow the Thunder Lake trail for 3.4 miles past Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls to the Bluebird/Ouzel trail. This trail turns south and climbs to the top of a ridge which was burned in the Ouzel fire in 1978, giving open vistas of the surrounding mountains. From the junction with the Ouzel Lake trail to Bluebird Lake is about 1.7 miles and climbs a thousand feet, passing through fields thick with wildflowers.
Share Album Published August 3, 2022 Bluebird Lake (1 new item) Trailhead: Wild Basin Distance: 6.3 mi Elevation Change: 2,478' From the Wild Basin Trailhead follow the Thunder Lake trail for 3.4 miles past Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls to the Bluebird/Ouzel trail. This trail turns south and climbs to the top of a ridge which was burned in the Ouzel fire in 1978, giving open vistas of the surrounding mountains. From the junction with the Ouzel Lake trail to Bluebird Lake is about 1.7 miles and climbs a thousand feet, passing through fields thick with wildflowers.
Share Album Published July 20, 2022 Denver (1 new item) Early days yet on this page - I need to dig through the archives.
Share Album Published July 18, 2022 Isabelle Glacier Trailhead: Long Lake Via: Lake Isabelle Distance: 4.4 mi Elevation Change: 1,510' After departing Lake Isabelle, the trail climbs past a scenic cascades. Shortly after the cascades, the trail reaches a bench filled with a sea of willow. Cross the stream to the south before winding back to another stream crossing. On the northern shore of an unnamed tarn, the trail climbs the steep slope using many switchbacks. The trail gets less steep near the top before finally topping out on a pile of talus at the foot of the glacier.
Share Album Published July 18, 2022 Long Lake Trailhead: Long Lake Distance: 1.4 mi Elevation Change: 159' The trail is wide and nearly level, making for an easy hike. Consider using the Jean Lunning Loop Trail to make a loop instead of an out-and-back.
Share Album Published July 18, 2022 Lake Isabelle Trailhead: Long Lake Via: Long Lake Distance: 2.1 mi Elevation Change: 353' Continue on the trail from Long Lake. There are few views in the forest, but keep an eye peeled for a view of the outlet of Lake Isabelle. The trail gets steeper as you approach Lake Isabelle.
Share Album Published July 6, 2022 Glass Lake (3 new items) Also sometimes called Lake of Glass. Trailhead: Glacier Gorge Via: The Loch Distance: 4.2 mi Elevation Change: 1,640' The trail continues past the Loch, crossing Andrews Creek and meeting the spur trail to Andrews Tarn. Stay on the main trail as it bends south. When the trail exits the trees it gets quite steep, ascending numerous stone steps to Timberline Falls. A few yards west of the falls, the trail ascends a steep broken cliff and is often wet with falling water. From the top of the falls, Glass Lake is just a few more steps.
Share Album Published July 6, 2022 Sky Pond (2 new items) Trailhead: Glacier Gorge Via: Glass Lake Distance: 4.4 mi Elevation Change: 1,720' After reaching Glass Lake, the trail goes over rock slabs northwest of the lake before descending again toward the western shore. After this, the trail undulates a bit, passing through dense shrubbery before topping out on the bench holding Sky Pond.
Share Album Published July 6, 2022 The Loch (1 new item) Trailhead: Glacier Gorge Distance: 2.9 mi Elevation Change: 1,000' The distance cited above is based on hiking by Alberta Falls. Taking the "Fire" trail reduces the distance by about a half mile. The trail by Alberta Falls is one of the most popular in the park, so be prepared for crowds at all times of year. After Alberta Falls, the trail skirts the south flank of East Glacier Knob before arriving at the junction of trails to Mills Lake, The Loch, and the unimproved Haiyaha trail (as well as the "Fire" trail). Follow the signs to the Loch. The trail zig zags up the hillside north of Icy Brook before depositing the hiker on the east shore of the Loch. In winter, from the trail junction simply proceed up Icy Creek to the lake.
Share Album Published June 28, 2022 Lulu City Trailhead: Colorado River Distance: 3.5 mi Elevation Change: 320' Head north from the parking lot, following the signs at trail junctions. The trail gains very little elevation, and much of that is lost on the spur trail that deposits the hier at the Lulu site.