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This website explores the trails of
Rocky Mountain National Park,
​one of the premier hiking parks of the world. 
"The essence of nature guiding is to travel gracefully rather than arrive." ~ Enos Mills
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Trail Condition Reports
Snow Depth
5/12 - Bear Lake-25", Wild Basin-29", Lake Irene-44"
4/19 - Bear Lake-47", Wild Basin-42", Lake Irene-61"
3/16 - Bear Lake-54", Wild Basin-42", Lake Irene-70"
2/19 - Bear Lake-60", Wild Basin-50", Lake Irene-76"
It's spring in Rocky Mountain National Park, which means conditions are changing. Snow is beginning to melt in lower elevation areas of the park, making many trails wet and muddy. If hiking in areas above 9,000 feet in elevation, traction devices are advised and expect trails to be covered with snow and icy.

​When hiking on wet and muddy trails, practice Leave No Trace by hiking through the mud. Stepping off trail to avoid puddles expands the footprint of a trail and causes erosion. 
5/9 - All trails that begin from the Bear Lake Trailhead are covered with snow. Be careful of postholeing and walking too close to the shore of the lake. 

At Glacier Gorge Trailhead, the trail has melted. Expect the trail to be wet and muddy. There is snow on the trail closer to Alberta Falls. The trail is icy and slippery, traction devices are recommended.

The trail to Cub Lake is mostly free of snow. Some sections are wet and muddy. Traction devices are not needed.

West Side - At lower elevations, trails are wet and muddy. Expect snow at higher elevations. On trails with snow and ice, traction devices are advised.
Sky Pond - Traverses an avalanche-prone area and a waterfall, which it is icy.
Fern Lake - The area drifts significantly in winter in the burned area.
Longs Peak - Winter conditions have taken over. Any venture will require proper winter equipment, route-finding skills, and knowledge of winter travel. Expect to encounter snow and ice, extremely cold temperatures, avalanche hazards, and high winds.
Alpine Visitor Ctr Web Cam
Alpine Visitor Ctr Web Cam - April 26, 2025
Glacier Basin, RMNP, Webcam
Glacier Basin Webcam - April 26
Kawuneeche Valley Web Cam - May 12
Kawuneeche Valley Web Cam - May 12
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Rocky Mountain National Park is a hikers paradise offering spectacular mountain terrain for hikers at all levels.
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