Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 3 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Daniel J. Evans Wilderness
Colorful wildflowers, wildlife and stunning mountain vistas combined with subalpine meadows and the turquoise Grand Lake are the perfect recipe for a joyful hike. To get to Grand Lake, unlike most other hikes to alpine lakes, you will lose some elevation instead of gaining it. That means the strenuous part of the journey awaits you at the end of your hike, so be prepared to climb back up where you started.If you like to spend the night at Grand Lake, you need to obtain a Wilderness Camping Permit that is available 6 months prior to your trip. Visit recreation.gov/permits/4098362 to reserve a permit. The Grand Valley is a quota area, so camping is limited. Find more information about fees and quotas: nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wilderness-reservations.htm
April 7, 2022
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