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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
3/16 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-54", Wild Basin-42", Lake Irene-70"
2/19 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-60", Wild Basin-50", Lake Irene-76"
1/17 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-24", Wild Basin-27", Lake Irene-46"
12/6 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-13", Wild Basin-15", Lake Irene-21"
Traction devices recommended for all trails. ​At higher elevations, snowshoes are advised due to deeper snow to prevent postholing.
4/4 - All trails that begin from the Bear Lake Trailhead are covered with snow. 

Glacier Gorge Trailhead - The trail is hard-packed. Traction devices are advised. Going up the trail in elevation, the snow is deep enough that snowshoes are needed.

​West Side Trails - Trails are snow covered and hard-packed for at least a 1/4 mile from the trailhead. Snowshoes are advised when hiking beyond 1-mile from the trailhead. Skiing conditions in most areas are crusty, icy, and packed down.
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.
Trail Ridge Road - Cross-country ski conditions on were very good.
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.
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Alpine Visitor Ctr Web Cam - 4/13
Avalanche on Upper Kieners, NPS Photo
Avalanche on Upper Kieners, NPS Photo
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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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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​Complete trail profiles, photos, and videos for more than 75 trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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