Rocky Mountain National Park - Suggested Hikes

Trails in miles, one way unless noted.

Lake Hikes

Bear Lake
0.6 mile-loop
Easy
An excellent interpretive nature trail circles this popular subalpine lake at the end of Bear Lake Road.

Cub Lake
2.3 miles
Moderate
A park favorite, this hike to a mountain pond travels through woods that blaze with color in the fall.

Mills Lake
Trailhead: Glacier Gorge
2.8 miles
Moderate
The view of Longs Peak and the Keyboard of the Winds from Mills Lake is one of Rocky Mountain"s finest.

Bluebird Lake
Trailhead: Wild Basin
6 miles
Strenuous
This long hike to a scenic lake includes a stop at Ouzel Falls, a trip through a recovering, fire-charred forest, and beautiful wildflowers.

Waterfall Hikes

Adams Falls
Trailhead: East Inlet
0.3
Easy
A beautiful stream and pleasant scenery accompany hikers on this popular west side walk.

Alberta Falls
Trailhead: Glacier George Jct
0.6
Easy
Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall that ranks as one of the park"s more popular hiking destinations.

Cascade Falls
Trailhead: North Inlet
3.5
Moderate
The hike through forested country ends with a scenic respite beside this tumbling waterfall on the park"s west side.

Ouzel Falls
Trailhead: Wild Basin
2.7
Moderate
Watching the falls" namesake - the ouzel, or dipper - plunge into the rushing stream water entertains hikers at this popular spot.

Timberline Falls
Trailhead: Glacier George Jct
4.0
Strenuous
Scenic Loch Vale is enjoyed en route to these delicately beautiful falls on the park"s east side.

Summit Hikes

Deer Mountain
Trailhead: Deer Ridge Jct
3.0
Moderate
Deer Mountain Deer Ridge Jct. 3.0 Moderate Fine views, pleasant hiking and a picnic on top make this trip a hiking favorite. Summit elevation 10,013" (gain of 1083").

Twin Sisters Peaks
Trailhead: Twin Sisters
3.7
Moderate
Twin Sister Peaks Twin Sisters 3.7 Moderate These two peaks sit off by themselves to the east, offering outstanding vistas sweeping in all directions. Elevation at summit 11,428" (gain of 2338")

Flattop Mountain
Trailhead: Bear Lake
4.4
Strenuous
Panoramic views and access to many other great peaks lure hikers up this mountain in the middle of the park. Summit elevation 12,324" (gain of 2849").

Mount Ida
Trailhead: Milner Pass
4.5
Moderate
This high altitude tundra hike begins at the Continental Divide and offers views east and west. Summit elevation 12,880" (gain of 2130").