This trail leads for just over a mile, climbing steadily from the junction with Grand Ditch Trail. At the end of the trail, you'll reach Lake of the Clouds, a spectacular alpine lake set between Never Summer Wilderness and Rocky Mountain National Park at the base of Howard Mountain and Mount Cirrus. From here, enjoy fantastic views over the epic mountains and forest surrounding you.

Melissa Foerster

November 9, 2023

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1. Lake of the Clouds via Colorado River & Grand Ditch Trails — Rocky Mountain National Park

20.3km

06:27

640m

Alpine lake hike through boulder fields to a secluded cirque beneath cloud-named peaks.

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Distance 2.02 km

Uphill 230 m

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Location: Grand County, Colorado, United States

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Lake of the Clouds Trail

1. Lake of the Clouds via Colorado River & Grand Ditch Trails — Rocky Mountain National Park

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