Do you want to go on an unforgettable, incredible hike? This hike in Rocky Mountain National Park is not only one of the best hikes in Colorado, but it’s one of the best hikes anywhere, and it may change your life for the better for good. On the five-mile-long Nymph Lake Trail, you can see Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Lake Haiyaha all before lunch if you’d like, and each one of them is more beautiful than the last. Read on to learn more about this incredible trail that can’t be beaten.

Are you ready for the perfect Colorado mountain hike to alpine lakes? This is it!
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This 5.0-mile out-and-back trail will take you to some of the most beautiful places that you've ever seen.
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This hike is considered moderately challenging. To see Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha Lakes, you'll have to do some backtracking along the way, but who cares when a trail is this spectacular?
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The colors of these lakes are exceptional. These alpine lakes are super special.
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You'll need a timed entry permit to enter Rocky Mountain National Park during the park's busiest months. Check the Rocky Mountain National Park NPS website for details.
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This trail is great at any time of the year, though. Many visitors choose to do it by snowshoe in the winter.
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There's a good chance you'll see some local wildlife on this hike. Chipmunks, elk, deer, moose, marmots, bears, and countless species of birds are just some of the creatures you may encounter.
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The water in these lakes is so clear that you will also probably be able to see fish swimming around in them.
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This hike is the stuff that dreams are made of - and is surely one you will never forget.
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One of the best hikes in Colorado, Nymph Lake Trail is so amazing that you’ll want to do it time and time again if you can. The things you see along the way are vistas that you will never forget and that you will surely return to in your dreams and daydreams forever after. Happy hiking, and have a great time!

If you’re planning on taking this or other hikes soon, you’ll want to make sure you have everything that you need, so check out our Ultimate Hiking Packing List for our recommendations.

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