The Best Hiking in Grand Lake

A Fall adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park is among the most spectacular experiences Colorado has to offer. The change of the seasons offers an amazing change to the landscape that makes taking a bad picture darn near impossible. The light is perfect, the elk are in rut, and the mountains o...

North Inlet Trail to Lake Nokoni is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

War Dance Falls and Bench Lake via North Inlet Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

Cascade Falls is accessed through the North Inlet Trail on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The trailhead, North Inlet Trailhead, is north of the main town area of Grand Lake. Parking at the trailhead is limited, so hikers can also park along the road leading to the trailhead. Th...

This section of the CDT begins at the North Inlet trailhead, located on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The trailhead is north of the main town area of Grand Lake. Parking at the trailhead is limited, so hikers can also park along the road leading to the trailhead. The hike foll...

Big Meadow and Ptarmigan Pass Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

Lake Nanita Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

Bear Lake Trail Head to North Inlet Trail Head is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

Haynach Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Eagle, Colorado.

The Green Mountain Trail is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) which is a foot path from Mexico to Canada. Big Meadows is a great place to view elk, moose, and deer. Other animals you can see in the area are abert squirrels, river otters, weasels, and black bear.Big Meadow...

Shadow Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

East Shore Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

East Inlet Trail to Adams Falls and Campsite is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

East Inlet Trail to East Meadow Camp is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

Want to get away it from it all and enjoy some high alpine lakes? The East Inlet Trail is just outside Grand Lake, on the westside of Rocky Mountain National Park, 2.35 miles east of Highway 34 on West Portal Road. From the trailhead, one can access 8 different campsites. The campsites are as ...

This summer backpacking trip provides plenty of opportunities for exploration and endless moments to take in awe-inspiring scenery. On our visit, after setting up camp at the Lake Verna backcountry site, I quickly made my way to the next lake (Spirit Lake) to photograph the sunset. The symmetry a...