Olympus Lodge

The summit of Mount Olympus and parts of the trail pass through private property, while the rest of the route is within Roosevelt National Forest. When passing through private property easements and right-of-ways it is especially important to stay on the path and respect posted guidance. Local officials and private landowners work in partnership to provide public access to this area. Staying on the path while on private property ensures that agreements between local officials and the...

A pleasant, multi-use, family-friendly trail around Lake Estes that offers great views of the valley. Although dogs are allowed, they are not allowed on a section of the trail. Accessibility: There are several designated accessible spaces in the large paved parking garage off of North Saint Vrain Avenue at the west end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved concrete (with railings at bridges) and smooth. It is typically at least 4...

The Lumpy Ridge area of Rocky Mountain National Park is at a lower elevation than most of the park. It can offer milder weather in the winter and during the shoulder seasons, making it a great alternative to snow-covered sections of the park any time between September and June. During the summer months, Lumpy Ridge can also tend to be hotter than the rest of the higher-elevation areas of the park. This area doesn't tend to receive as much snow as the rest of the park, but trails can still be...

MacGregor Falls is fed by Black Canyon Creek as it cascades off of MacGregor Mountain into the meadows of MacGregor Ranch below. Some of this route is not well-marked, so it is a good idea to download your offline map ahead of time to avoid getting lost or trespassing. Heads up! This route follows official park trails to MacGregor Falls. Some of these trails cross the private property of MacGregor Ranch. While MacGregor Ranch lies within the park boundary at Rocky Mountain, it remains...

This hike to Gem Lake and Balanced Rock is a great off-the-beaten-path hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. This part of the park tends to experience fewer crowds. You'll also get great views of Longs Peak from the top near the Balanced Rock. This hike begins in a relatively lower elevation zone of the park, so it is a great option for winter or shoulder season hiking. Higher elevation sections of this trail, typically above Gem Lake, may hold snow longer than the rest of the Lumpy Ridge...