The Loch [Suggest Edits]
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Description
This stunning subalpine lake is worth the hike in. The skyline at the Loch is dominated by the Sharktooth (12,630'), Mt Taylor (13,651') and Thatchtop Mountain (12,668').
Half-Day Hike: Hike in using the Loch Vale Route from the Glacier Gorge Junction TH or the Bear Lake TH.
Gem Type: Lake
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
8.3
mi
13.3
km
Sky Pond
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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3.3
mi
5.4
km
Emerald Lake
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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364 | ||
14.0
mi
22.5
km
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
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8.2
mi
13.3
km
Chasm Lake
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
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26.5
mi
42.6
km
Pawnee-Buchanan Loop
Nederland, CO
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Nederland, CO |
Unknown
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6.0
mi
9.7
km
Loch Vale
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
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5.7
mi
9.1
km
Best of Bear Lake Area Loop
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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5.3
mi
8.5
km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
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0.6
mi
1.0
km
Bear Lake Trail
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy: NYE hike, recommend spikes. Trail is snow packed, dream lake is mostly ice unless you stick to the outside.
78 days ago
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6.1
mi
9.9
km
Cub Lake Loop
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Mostly packed snow and a few small slick spots near Cub Lake. Didn't need spikes or snowshoes. Poles helpful.
79 days ago
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Shared by Brian Smith
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