A beautiful alpine lake, set into a veritable moonscape of rock dotted with trees. This starkly beautiful spot makes a good turnaround for some day hikers, but if you're feeling peppy and prepared for traveling through remote terrain in rapidly changing weather, you could complete a loop circumnavigating Browns Peak.

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November 5, 2023

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A beautiful alpine lake, set into a veritable moonscape of rock dotted with trees. This starkly beautiful spot makes a good turnaround for some runners, but if you're feeling peppy and prepared for traveling through remote terrain in rapidly changing weather, you could continue farther and, for the really intrepid and well-prepared runner, even complete a loop circumnavigating Browns Peak.

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1. Gap Lakes Trail

6.06km

01:40

100m

Hike the easy 3.8-mile Gap Lakes Trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, enjoying alpine lakes and panoramic views of the Snowy Range.

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2. Browns Peak Loop in Snowy Range

18.7km

05:11

340m

Hike the difficult 11.6-mile Browns Peak Loop in Snowy Range, gaining 1130 feet through alpine scenery and past pristine lakes.

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3. South Gap Lake – North Gap Lake loop from Medicine Bow Peak

20.7km

05:44

370m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 3,330 m

Weather

Today

Monday 16 March

-3°C

-18°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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