Glacier Gorge
Key information: Glacier Gorge 
9.6 miles up and back down a superb valley, with lakes and pine forest and bare, dramatic crags far above. You will be walking at over 3,000m.
In Estes Park. Starts at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead.
This is a tough walk in high, remote mountains, where altitude can cause problems. Come prepared.
This page is at an early stage of development. Please help us by making suggestions and sending photos! Thank you!
For more information and photos, including detailed practical information and some warnings, see our Rocky Mountain NP walk page.
Walkopedia rating
- Walkopedia rating83
- Beauty34
- Natural interest17
- Human interest0
- Charisma32
- Negative points0
- Total rating83
Vital Statistics
- Length: 15km
- Maximum Altitude: 3000m
- Level of Difficulty: Strenuous
This walk description page is at an early stage of development, and will be expanded over time. Your comments on this walk, your experiences and tips, and your photos are very welcome.
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