The Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail
Larimer County, Colorado
Details
Distance
5.53 miles
Elevation Gain
1072 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by The Outbound Collective
The Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Estes Park, Colorado.
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