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Mills Lake

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Mills Lake

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Mills Lake

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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

    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

    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

    700m

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

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    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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      Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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