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9 mi
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Some mud on trail, snow at lake, heavily trafficked trail
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6 mi
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Lots of folks on the trail
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2h 35m
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Got there early to beat crowds (7am). Saw a moose in distance on Mitchell Lake. Still flowers up near Blue Lake.
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3.1 mi
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Quick hike with the elevation gain at the front, then nice walk through forest to lake and around it. Whistle to hear it echo on mountains around.
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8.7 mi — 4h 47m
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Didn't make it all the way to Sky Pond, but The Loch and Lake of Glass were beautiful. Scramble at top was fun.
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6.5 mi — 2h 49m
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Had to part at Brainard Lake because upper parking was packed (get there before 7 next time). Saw 3 moose grazing outside parking lot on return.
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13.9 mi — 7h 34m
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Several waterfalls, columbines out in full glory with other wildflowers, and the lake at the top of the hike is worth the effort
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Pretty steep hike at end (like stair climbing for a while), but worth it to see such great views of Boulder and all around.
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Came up from Bear Lake, past Lake Helene down to Odessa Lake and back. Watched a moose noshing at Lake Helene. Great hike.
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Nice falls near top
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Simple loop with some nice picture taking opportunities. Get there early though - it's on a main route to Estes and popular.
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