The Top 20 Lakes in Colorado
Looking to visit the best lakes in Colorado? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
At this point you can experience the vastness of Cherry Creek Park. This wilderness area is especially remarkable that it is located in the city. The park is a refuge …
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Emerald Lake is the third of three beautiful alpine lakes if you come from the Bear Lake Trailhead with Nymph Lake being the first and Dream Lake being the second …
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Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States 🇺🇸
Bear Lake, nestled in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, is a truly breathtaking destination that captivates visitors with its …
Bear Lake, nestled in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, is a truly breathtaking destination that captivates visitors with its …
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This is a scenic spot to look out over the reservoir. The dam itself was built in the early 1960s and required relocating the original town of Dillon, which is …
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The Hanging Lake trail is a 1.2 mile backcountry hike. It is steep, rigorous and rocky, but rewards you with beautiful scenery and scenic waterfalls.
As the lake has become …
As the lake has become …
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Beautiful lake that can be walked around in no time, but offers beautiful views over a short distance. It is very popular here and therefore a bit busier - but still a beautiful destination in Rocky Mountain National Park!
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Explore the beauty of the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve, with soft-surface trails winding through diverse habitats like grasslands, wetlands, and wooded areas. The preserve has views of the Rocky Mountains …
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Lake with an exceptionally beautiful light blue color.
Unfortunately it's usually very overcrowded.
Unfortunately it's usually very overcrowded.
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Bluff Lake is the largest natural open space in Denver. This park is managed as a wild habitat to allow the fauna and flora to flourish there. You can also …
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Just south of Estes Park, on the edge of South Saint Vrain Avenue, you find this small lake and this very easy to do loop, all at the foot of Lily Mountain.
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