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Mills Lake

Name: Mills Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 5 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Rocky Mountain Wilderness

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge loop — Rocky Mountain National Park

7.54km

02:17

250m

Gorge hike past thundering Alberta Falls to pristine Mills Lake beneath towering 13,000-foot peaks.

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2. Black Lake & Frozen Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park

17.5km

05:52

770m

Alpine lake-hopping adventure through Rocky Mountain wilderness to pristine turquoise Frozen Lake.

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3. Shelf Lake & Solitude Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park

13.9km

05:04

700m

Bushwhack past Mills Lake to hidden Solitude Lake, nestled in Arrowhead's dramatic granite amphitheater.

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maniboyflex

December 12, 2023

Mills Lake is a crystal clear alpine lake, sitting at the base of Half Mountain, and the hike there is perfect to soak up some gorgeous views and see the wildlife around RMNP. The name of the lake is in honor of Enos Mills, one of the founders of the National Park.

To get to the lake, you start from the Glacier Gorge Trail, passing by Alberta Falls and Glacier Creek. This trail is very popular, giving access to other trails and lakes, and it’s recommended to get there early to get a parking spot, especially on weekends. During winter, it is recommended to have appropriate gear for this hike, in particular micro spikes are highly recommended. For those who want a bigger challenge, Mills Lake is followed by at least six other lakes, with beautiful alpine landscapes.

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Elevation 3,030 m

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge loop — Rocky Mountain National Park

2. Black Lake & Frozen Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park

3. Shelf Lake & Solitude Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park

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