10.2 miles
Distance
2,514 ft
Climb
-2,488 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
27 ft
Altitude change
9,243 ft
Altitude min
9,457 ft
Altitude start
9,485 ft
Altitude end
-86.7%
Grade max
81%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,147 ft
Distance flat

Hiking the lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Detailed Description
Lakes Loop is a 10 mile less popular intermediate route located near Estes Park Colorado. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 2,514 ft with a max elevation of 10,874 ft then descends -2,488 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 13, 2023)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Altitude min
    9,243 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,457 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,485 ft
  • Climb
    2,514 ft
  • Descent
    -2,488 ft
  • Grade max
    -86.7%
  • Grade min
    81%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,147 ft

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