Length: 8 miles round-trip (or 4 miles one-way with a car shuttle) Difficulty: Moderate Trailhead: Bear Lake (40.31197, -105.64566) Why we love it: Predictable snow and good coverage—plus shelter from ...

A popular hike in Colorado was recognized as having one of the best views in the world you can take in without overexerting ...

Especially at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. As of May 12, Bear Lake’s snowpack is at 58 inches at 9,500 feet, which is 117% of average.

Flattop Mountain. Start: Bear Lake Trailhead Style: Out-and-back Distance: 8.5 miles If summiting Longs Peak (a day-long endeavor that requires scrambling skills) isn’t on the menu, but you’ve ...

The Glacier Creek Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park passes several small creeks and parallels Glacier Creek on the Bear Lake Corridor. (Dawn Wilson Photography) At about a half mile, the trail ...

Located along Bear Lake Road, the Moraine Park Discovery Center is closed for the 2024/2025 winter season. This is a seasonal ...

Reflection on Bear Lake at sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park (Photo: iStock) Bear Lake is a stunning place to watch the sunrise but getting up early isn't just to see the world light up.

Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park reopened Thursday, four weeks after it was closed due to the encroachment of the East Troublesome fire. All areas east of Bear Lake Road are open now ...

If you plan to access the Bear Lake Road corridor during your visit, reservations are required for entry from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m., and you must make the reservation that includes Bear Lake Road.

Rocky Mountain National Park leaders are giving the public a chance to comment on the timed-entry system, ... The Bear Lake permit period will once again be 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The popular Bear Lake Loop Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is getting some help from park forestry crews. Beginning Monday, a section along the south shore of Bear Lake Loop Trail will be ...

The search for Chad Pallansch continued Thursday in Rocky Mountain National Park. ... at the time indicating he was almost to the summit of Mount Alice and roughly miles from the Bear Lake area.