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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
1/17 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-24", Wild Basin-27", Lake Irene-46"
1/2 - West Side - In general, trails are snowy. Snowshoes are not necessary for the first mile or so on most trails because the trails are compacted. ​Deeper snow upvalley and in the shade. Other west side trails: based on recent snow, route-finding and snowshoes with poles are important.
12/31/24 - Dream and Emerald Lake - When the snow is packed down, traction devices are adequate, and hiking poles are recommended. Avoid thin ice. 
12/26/24 - Upper Beaver Meadows Road is pretty clear.
12/6 - Most trails are snowpacked. Traction devices recommended. The only east side trails that are not snowy are lower trails in the sun. With any elevation gain or shade, expect snow. All west side trails are snowy.
Bear Lake - 13", Wild Basin - 15", Lake Irene - 21"
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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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