メディスンボウマウンテンズの天然記念物・トップ5

Libby Flats Observation Point is a National Forest overlook off the side of the Snowy Range Scenic Byway. There is a short dirt trail that leads to the overlook area, which offers awesome views of Medicine Bow Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Just below the 12,013-foot Medicine Bow Peak, Lookout Lake is a beautiful mountain lake. The trail to the lake is really popular, but the lake is big enough to offer some solitude even when crowds are present. There are a number of other alpine lakes in the area if you are wanted to extend your hike a bit.

Willow Creek Pass sits on the Continental Divide along the Rabbit Ears Range at 9,683 in elevation. Willow Creek, the passes namesake runs along the south side of the pass.

Medicine Bow Peak sits at 12,013 feet (3,662 m) in elevation, and the trail to reach it is entirely above treeline. That means it's exposed to the elements and the weather — so although it may be a trail runner's natural inclination to go lightly and with minimal equipment, make sure you're prepared to deal with bad weather if it happens. The US Forest Service even recommends traveling here in the morning, as weather patterns tend to be even less stable in the afternoon.

Medicine Bow Peak sits at 12,013 feet (3,662 m) in elevation, and the trail to reach it is entirely above treeline. Weather can change quickly and dramatically at this elevation, so even the US Forest Service recommends hiking early in the morning, as the weather can be even more variable in the afternoon.

The Twin Crater Lakes are a truly stunning set of alpine lakes deep in the seldom-visited Rawah Wilderness. Those who do decide to make the trek up to these lakes are rewarded with stunning views, solitude, and in the summer, amazing wildflowers on the shores of the lakes.