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This trail provides many different vantage points if the Badlands Wall. It where the prairie meets the bad lands. My favorite hike in the Badlands.
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8.3 mi
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After climbing out of the tree line, Long's Peak comes into view. The approach to Chasm Lake is stunning. Must do hike if visiting RMNP.
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8.3 mi
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My favorite hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. Loch Lake, Glass Lake and Sky Pond do not disappoint. Huge payoffs at every turn beyond Loch Lake.
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1.2 mi
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Great 360 views of entire Rocky Mountain National Park region and the Tyndall glacier.
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8.4 mi
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Rewarding hike with huge payoff of Longs Peak and Lake Granby
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10.6 mi
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Black Lake is well worth the payoff. You lose the crowds when you commit to this hike. Most hikers turn back at Mills Lake.
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Repeat visit to top of High Dune from visitor center. Great views again of Sangre De Cristo mountain range.
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7.2 mi
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Great views of the Sand Dunes National Park and San Luis Valley floor. Open meadows abound with many rocky outcroppings along the trail.
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High Dune is 1.4 miles from Sand Dunes Visitor Center. Round trip is approximately 2.8 miles depending on route. My favorite free lance hike.
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7.2 mi
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Hiked this loop trail twice on this day. This trail provides an expansive view of the Sand Dunes and Medano Creek.
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