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Copeland Falls to Calypso Cascades
Allenspark, Colorado
3.53 mi
/ 636 ft gain
Copeland Falls to Calypso Cascades trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Allenspark, Colorado.
Boulder Grand Pass and Thunder Lake Trail
Allenspark, Colorado
14.45 mi
/ 3648 ft gain
Boulder Grand Pass and Thunder Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Allenspark, Colorado.
Wild Basin Trail to Allenspark Trail
Allenspark, Colorado
9.34 mi
/ 1860 ft gain
Wild Basin Trail to Allenspark Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Allenspark, Colorado.
Hike to Ouzel Falls
Allenspark, Colorado
4.0
5.22 mi
/ 870 ft gain
Located right outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, this hike is perfect for anyone looking to do a little exploring without the cost of a park fee. The drive through the Rocky Mountains to the trailhead is an added bonus. This hike is great because it has multiple attractions all along the way. Not long after you begin the hike you come across Copeland Falls and then shortly after you run i...
Backpack to Bluebird Lake
Allenspark, Colorado
4.3
14 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
Starting at the Wild Basin trailhead on the south side of Rocky Mountain National Park, hike through a wet forest towards upper and lower Copeland Falls, located 0.45 miles from the trailhead. From here, continue on the main trail along the North Fork of the Saint Vrain River to Calypso Cascades, a beautiful tumbling waterfall with some incredible fly fishing for Brook Trout below the cascade a...
Hike to Thunder Lake
Allenspark, Colorado
12 mi
/ 2275 ft gain
Starting at the often-busy Wild Basin TH, the trail passes through dense forests as it follows the North Fork of the Saint Vrain River through the southernmost section of Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail passes alongside the small Copeland Falls before continuing west towards Calypso Cascades, Ouzel Falls and the Thunder Lake cutoff (though the backcountry campsite cutoff can save hikers...
Hike Mount Alice, Rocky Mountain National Park
Allenspark, Colorado
16 mi
/ 5000 ft gain
Mount Alice rules over the nicest part of Rocky Mountain National Park (in my opinion), the Wild Basin area. Due to long approaches most people never see more than a mile or two past the Wild Basin trailhead but if you are willing to put in a little time hiking you will see beautiful alpine lakes in all their blue and green splendor, stunning views of Long's Peak, Chief's Head, Meeker, Tanima, ...
Finch Lake and Pear Reservoir Trail
Allenspark, Colorado
13.41 mi
/ 2621 ft gain
Finch Lake and Pear Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Allenspark, Colorado.
Ouzel & Ogallala Peaks
Allenspark, Colorado
17.18 mi
/ 4403 ft gain
Begin at the Wild Basin Trailhead in southeastern Rocky Mountain National Park near the town of Allenspark. Plan to start before sunrise if attempting this trek as a day trip in order to avoid afternoon thunderstorms above the treeline. This trip can easily be made into a backpacking experience by camping at any of the campsites along the trail or at Upper Ouzel Creek (below Bluebird Lake). Gra...
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Allenspark, Colorado
Olive Ridge
Overview
The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mount...
Larimer County, Colorado
Glacier Basin Campground
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Glacier Basin Campground (8,500 feet) is adjacent to Estes Park in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. F...
Ward, Colorado
Pawnee
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Pawnee Campground is located in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, 35 miles south of Estes Pa...
Granby, Colorado
Arapaho Bay
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Arapaho Bay Campground is located on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area fo...
Grand Lake, Colorado
Green Ridge
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Green Ridge Campground is located on beautiful Shadow Mountain Reservoir, southwest of Grand Lake in north central Colorado. Vis...
Estes Park, Colorado
Moraine Park Campground
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Moraine Park Campground (8,160 feet) is located in Colorado's awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park, near the Beaver Meadow...
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