The Hiking Trail Hiding In Colorado That Will Transport You To Another World
By Annie
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Published May 24, 2017
We have said it before and we will say it again: Colorado is THE place to hike! Whether you are looking for a short and easy stroll, something a little bit more hill-y and intermediate, or a difficult and brag-worthy 14er, you will find it all here in the Centennial State. However, if you are looking for a hike that is 100% out-of-this-world, you are going to want to lace up your boots and head out to this hidden Colorado hiking trail:
Everyone knows that Rocky Mountain National Park is the state's go-to for hiking, fishing, and wildlife sightings, but what you may not know is that this 265,461-acre paradise is hiding one gem of a trail.
Welcome to the Glacier Gorge Trail: The gateway to what is quite possibly the most scenic of Colorado areas! Located near Estes Park, this trailhead will lead you to...
...hundreds of thousands of colorful trees and shrubs...
...tranquil ponds and streams...
...and even past jaw-dropping waterfalls, like Alberta Falls.
What makes this hike stand out from all the others, however, is that of the Sky Pond and its surrounding Cathedral Spires...
...and the vibrantly blue waters of the aptly named Lake of Glass!
(I will give you a moment to take all of this in.)
The roundtrip length of this incredible hike is 9 miles, so be sure to plan accordingly! For more information on the hike and for detailed instructions, please refer to the guide on ProTrails .
Do you need to work your way up to this 9-mile hike? Start with one of these 10 Easy Hikes Near Denver To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List !
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