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Dutch Town – 12.3mi / 9.7km Dutch Town was an old mining community that sat below a jaw-dropping bowl located in the volcanic moonscape of the Never Summer Mountains. The trail begins as an easy stroll along the Colorado River, passing pocket meadows along the way. After 0.5mi/0.8km, follow the signs left and cross over…

Andrews Glacier – 9.2mi / 14.9km Visit one of park’s few remaining glaciers on this strenuous, but rewarding hike. Begin by hiking up to the lovely Alberta Falls (see Alberta Falls for description). Continue up Glacier Creek, then follow along Icy Brook to The Loch (see The Loch for description). From this lovely lake, continue…

The Pool – 3.4mi / 5.5km A cascade with a large, deep pool along the Big Thompson River is an easy, family-friendly destination from the Fern Lake Trailhead. Tall trees along the river give way to open vistas as you follow the river upstream. Rust-colored cliffs tower above you on the north side of the…

Estes Cone – 6.3mi / 10.2km This path to the front row views of the Rocky Mountain Front also pass a historic mining site. The steady grade begins from the Longs Peak Trailhead through the forest of scrappy lodgepole pines. After a little over 0.5mi/0.8km, follow the signs at the junction towards Estes Cone. The…

Balanced Rock – 7.7mi / 12.4km You’ll see many great rock formations on the way to Balanced Rock, but this precarious chunk of granite is in a league of its own. Take a right at the trailhead to climb up through the wonderful forest, past interesting rock formations, and stunning views to Gem Lake (see…

Lumpy Ridge Loop – 10.8mi / 17.5km Circumnavigate Lumpy Ridge on this long and varied day around Estes Park’s iconic feature. Take a right at the trailhead to climb up through the wonderful forest, past great rock formations and stunning views to Gem Lake (see Gem Lake for description). Continue past the lake to drop…