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Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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1. Thunder Lake via Calypso Cascades — Rocky Mountain National Park

20.0km

06:01

670m

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

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maniboyflex

December 12, 2023

This is a secluded and peaceful lake, achieved after a long hike through a well-marked trail, passing by at least three waterfalls. The first waterfall is Copeland Falls, and later you will pass by Calypso Cascades and Outzel Falls. This is an optional way that will add almost one mile to the one-way trail, but it is surely worth it to enjoy the beautiful falls and their pools. After Outzel Falls the trail goes between a dense forest, passing by some meadows that can be filled with snow during winter. If you intend to hike to the lake during winter and early spring, be sure to wear waterproof hiking shoes or hiking boots. There are some backcountry campsites along the way for those who want to do it as an overnight trip, which requires a campsite reservation: recreation.gov/search?inventory_type=camping

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Elevation 3,230 m

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Sunday 28 September

11°C

2°C

100 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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1. Thunder Lake via Calypso Cascades — Rocky Mountain National Park

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