Follow the rugged, undulating trail around the eastern shore of the lake over innumerable roots to where Jewel Lake starts. 403.97 m Up 1,309' Down Stopped at Black Lake. I hiked on this trail with my three teenage children. 3mi Then hike out to the Glacier Gorge trailhead to get the shuttle back. Similar Photos See All. Or you can return 1/2 mile to the trail … 1.0 km 331.15 m Down, 9.2 mi 1,293' Up Trail Map | Photo Gallery Get the T-Shirt + Support Black Hills Trails. 3.2mi • Loved the hike, and the fishing was great too! 11.84 m Down, 6.0 mi 4.5mi, Took this side trail on the way back from Sky Pond. Save Comp Gets significantly harder after passing Mills. OR. Lake Mills, a man-made lake behind Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. Create Recommended Route or 192.92 m Down, 0.1 mi Trail, National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park. Black Lake in the Glacier Gorge area of Rocky Mountain National Park is a beautiful location to visit during any time of the year. Mills Lake is 2.7miles from the trailhead; Black Lake is 2.2miles further up the trail. 1. Hike to Mills Lake is moderate with an elevation gain of seven hundred and eighty feet. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Snow often persists late into the summer. 1,086' Down 1 m Up Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . 1,698' Up 10 yards further on, turn left down a dirt road and drive it to its end, about 0.3 miles. The turnoff is marked. — Since it was still only mid June, I knew there would be snow on the ground. Views of Glacier Creek along the way, with impressive vistas of Black Lake, McHenry Peak, and the other surrounding peaks at the destination. • — NOT OKAY! This marshy area continues around the lake aided by a series of skinny elevated planks. 6mi, 11.6mi 330.25 m Up Highlights of the Black Lake Trail that begins at Glacier Gorge Trailhead in Rocky Mountains National Park in north Colorado. Mills Lake is one of the fishable lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mills Lake is also one of the easier ways to see the high peaks and get beyond the parade of visitors at Alberta Falls. Mills Lake, Black Lake, Frozen Lake Trail est un sentier aller-retour de 11 miles très fréquenté situé près de Estes Park, Colorado. 3.2mi, Glacier Gorge trail to Mills Lake then Jewel Lake Mills Lake – @ 2.8 miles 4. 6h 00m, Rainy first half, but stopped right as we got to the lake. Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. From the busy Glacier Junction, head south crossing Glacier Creek twice and covering sections of cairn-marked rock slabs before arriving at Mills Lake (9,955'). Quickly we reached the trail junction that splits, optioning this time for the southeast trail towards these new lakes. Black Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park Picture: Mills Lake - Check out Tripadvisor members' 10,325 candid photos and videos. The hike to Black Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park begins from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead, located on Bear Lake Road almost 8 miles from the turn-off at Highway 36. Glacier gorge trailhead. — Virtual Tour of Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail. Spam? • This trail is more challenging than the Emerald Lake Trail. Buy a pass, (or flash one if you already have one) and follow this road until you reach the site of former Lake Mills, marked by interpretive signs and a restroom near a parking area. 2,524' Down 3' Down 3.2mi, Black Lake is well worth the payoff. Mills Lake and Black Lake by Gordon S. Novak Jr. Mills Lake is one of the best hikes in the Park for its distance: only 2.4 miles and not too steep. On this day we hiked to Mill Lake from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead, in Rocky Mountain National Park. • 39' Down This is about an injury or accident 落磯山國家公園Black Lake Trail圖片：Mills Lake - 快來看看 Tripadvisor 會員拍攝的 10,332 張/部Black Lake Trail真實照片和影片 This marshy area continues around the lake aided by a series of skinny elevated planks. Snow can make following the trail tough. This is about an injury or accident If you are smart enough to hit the park early and in the off season, then follow the well marked trail to Alberta Falls. Sign Up or Log In. • Mills lake is about 2.8 miles from Glacier Gorge TH but we started at Bear Lake … 13.6 km Still very cloudy (peaks were mostly covered) but still an amazing view. Too much snow. Being a jerk / offensive? 6mi, Snowing, trails were covered and difficult to find path. 10mi, 4.5mi Eventually the trail reaches a junction leading to either Loch Vale, Lake Haiyaha, Andrews Glacier and Sky Pond or Mills and Black Lakes. Trail was clear and well marked. • 517.54 m Up Rocky mountain national park in colorado, usa. List and Links of Destinations From Glacier Gorge Trailhead to Black Lake. 6h 00m, Fairly easy hike. • A short distance after turning, hikers will cross Glacier Creek. 14.8 km 11.84 m Down, 6.0 mi The left-hand trail leads into Glacier Gorge and to Mills Lake. Please explain. 2.5mi, Snowy/icy in the morning, used micro spikes. 5h 00m. Alberta Falls – @ .8 mile 3. 3mi, Super windy and snowy Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de mai à octobre. We were trying to go back to Black Lake but since the ground was still covered with 3 feet of snow the trail was indecipherable. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. 5.8mi, chilled at Mills lake for about an hour Loved the hike, and the fishing was great too! • Turned back from Black Lake. Connect with Facebook. Hike to Mills Lake is moderate with an elevation gain of seven hundred and eighty feet. 2 miles in, hikers will reach Mills Junction. Passing Jewel Lake is an unusually marshy trail for Colorado, but you can avoid getting muddy thanks to the plethora of boardwalks built into the trail. Most hikers turn back at Mills Lake. 8.8mi • 3h 30m, 5.1mi From the junction, it is only another 0.5 miles to Mills lake. Next Generation Running Trail Maps. The trail to Mills Lake starts at Glacier Gorge Junction. Crowded trail during the summer, but gorgeous nonetheless. • 403.92 m Down. — 3,387' Up 4.9 km — At this junction, continue toward Mills Lake and The Loch to a second junction at 2.2 miles from the trailhead. To the left is Mills Lake and Black Lake, hikers will turn left here. Being a jerk / offensive? 1,325' Up • Mills Lake, Shrouded in the Mists of an Afternoon Rainstorm. • 45' Up What it does offer are excellent canyon views and some of the best technical trails the Black Hills has to offer. Elevation Gain: 1,390 ft. Beginning at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead, Black Lake is 2.2 miles further along the same trail as Mills Lake. bear lake, mills lake, black lake, frozen lake, rocky mountain national park 13.5mi — 8h 47m Oct 3, 2015 matt poker. Rooty sections and slippery snow in places. 3h 00m, bear lake, mills lake, black lake, frozen lake, rocky mountain national park 394.25 m Up • 0.98 m Down, 10.5 mi 203.15 m Up Mills was pretty and black wasn't worth it. 10mi Trail Review: Rating: Moderate Distance (round trip): 9.4 mi. From the busy Glacier Junction, head south crossing Glacier Creek twice and covering sections of cairn-marked rock slabs before arriving at Mills Lake (9,955'). 9.7 km 16.9 km 667' Up The hike passes through lovely and varied terrain to arrive at a large, beautiful lake surrounded by breathtaking views of the highest mountains in the Park. Please explain. 2h 49m, Rugged past Mills but Great Lake views The Victoria Lake Trail Network at no point offers views of Victoria Lake, but it does criss-cross Victoria Lake Road nearby. If you take the shuttle to the Bear Lake trailhead you can hike down to the Alberta Falls Trail. 1,083' Up The single-track is all typical of the Black … • • Snow often persists late into the summer. Glacier Gorge Trailhead 2. Something else? Lake Mills behind the Glines Canyon Dam, Elwha River, in the Olympic National Park, Washington State. 206.1 m Down, 6.0 mi Icy trail up to Mills Lake, deeper snow to Black Lake. Views really pretty Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Echa un vistazo a los 10.334 vídeos y fotos de Black Lake Trail que han tomado los miembros de Tripadvisor. Very steep. 331.15 m Down, 3.1 mi Watching over Mills Lake are Longs Peak, McHenrys Peak, Chiefs Head Peak, and Thatchtop Mountain Peak. Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park, 5.7 mi 13.78 m Up 1032.23 m Up 633' Down Spam? It lies at the foot of an immense glacial gorge and alpine valley. Follow this trail for 0.6 miles to the north end of Mills Lake. 769.27 m Down, 0.6 mi Only went to Mills Lake Rocky Mountain National Park Tourism; Rocky Mountain National Park Hotels; Bed and Breakfast Rocky Mountain National Park; Rocky Mountain National Park Holiday Rentals Traverse a line of flat boulders across the end of Black Lake and climb a small ridge along the eastern shore. You lose the crowds when you commit to this hike. Near the crossing, there is a side trail that will take hikers to a gorgeous little waterfall. 45' Up Follow the people to Alberta Falls. 13.5mi Follow the rugged, undulating trail around the eastern shore of the lake over innumerable roots to where Jewel Lake starts. 9.7 km — 9.1 km 5.4mi, absolutely covered in slick ice! Here you'll marvel at the terrific views up Glacier Gorge and admire the jagged ridges and peaks that define it. 39' Down Another 0.6 miles and you will reach the shore of Mills Lake! Jewel Lake is an additional .4 mile beyond Mills. 5h 00m, Jewel Lake. 398.84 m Down, 8.5 mi 3' Up 330.25 m Up My favorite place on earth thus far. Mills Lake and Jewel Lake - 6.2 Miles Round-Trip Mills Lake is located 2.65 miles from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. This i…. If you are searching for solitude, you're more likely to find it on Jewel Lake's western shore than at crowded but picturesque Mills Lake. Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park, 0.6 mi The hike passes through lovely and varied terrain to arrive at a large, beautiful lake surrounded by breathtaking views of the highest mountains in the Park. 3h 30m, Fun trail, half of it is already icy while half is still clear. • Here you'll marvel at the terrific views up Glacier Gorge and admire the jagged ridges and peaks that define it. Distance: Mills Lake - 5.35 miles, Black Lake - 9.8 miles Rating: to Mills Lake - moderate Despite what I’ve said earlier about snow in the high country, I couldn’t resist heading back up to Rocky Mountain National Park again. — Spectacular view of Mills Lake on the way to Black Lake, Create Recommended Route or Hike to Mills Lake, Video Trail of Trail. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Mills Lake from along the trail to Black Lake. • 1,083' Up — At just over 2 miles the trail will split, the right heads toward Loch Vale and Left Heads to Mills Lake (this is also the spot the winter trail rejoins the main trail). 359.71 m Up I turned around upon reaching Mills Lake, due to being tired and ready to call it a day. 5.2mi ... up the trail through Glacier Gorge takes you first to Ribbon Falls and then to Black Lake. Chief's Head in the distance. • Due to the extreme popularity of the Bear Lake Road area you may want to consider using the free park shuttle to access the trailhead during peak tourist season. 517.52 m Down. 3,395' Down 2h 30m, 3.2mi Trail, National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park. The backcountry campsite (Glacier Gorge #39) we were able to use is at about 3.8 miles in and is on the west side of the valley. • • OR. 1,325' Down — • 13.78 m Up The trail switchbacks steeply beside Ribbon Falls as they drain from the edge of Black Lake. Seen below are overlooks, waterfalls, and foot bridges that led us to Mills Lake. The left-hand trail leads into Glacier Gorge and eventually to Mills Lake. 10.6mi, Last day hike 2015 Fotografía de Black Lake Trail, Parque Nacional de las Montañas Rocosas: Mills Lake. 8.75 miles from Bear Lake Trailhead. Mills Lake and Black Lake by Gordon S. Novak Jr. Mills Lake is one of the best hikes in the Park for its distance: only 2.4 miles and not too steep. NOT OKAY! 3.2mi. The initial part of the trail is the route to Alberta Falls (see the entry for Alberta Falls for more details on the lower part of the trail). At this junction, bypass the right-hand trails leading toward The Loch and Lake Haiyaha, and take the left-hand trail leading southwest toward Mills lake and Black Lake. Hard but worth it! Getting to the lake involves a strenuous hike that covers 4.8 miles with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain. • This trail goes by Alberta Falls and then up to Mills Lake. 1,180' Up Morning Light at Mills Lake in the Early Spring – Courtesy of Steven Bratman. Description As this is a continuation of the trail to Mills Lake, refer to the Mills Lake description for details to that point. If you are searching for solitude, you're more likely to find it on Jewel Lake's western shore than at crowded but picturesque Mills Lake. — At this junction, bypass the right-hand trails leading toward The Loch and Lake Haiyaha, and take the left-hand trail leading southwest toward Mills Lake and Black Lake. Potentially hazardous terrain. From here, you can also continue around Mills lake to the smaller and grassier Jewel lake. Continuing past the turnoff for the campsite, you'll reach Black Lake at 5.4 miles in from the TH, so the campsite is 1.6 miles from the lake. Mills Lake's photogenic backdrop attracts large crowds, however little of it spills over to neighboring Jewel Lake.. Bearing right would bring hikers towards Sky Pond and Andrew’s Glacier. The lake is known to contain rainbow trout, brook trout, and Greenback cutthroats. 1,698' Down Save Comp. Further up valley is Black Lake, which fills a deep cirque fed by the slopes of McHenrys Peak (13,327'), Chiefs Head Peak (13,579') and The Spearhead (12,575'). 1.0 km 1,086' Down 8h 47m. Looking back south from Mills Lake Mills Lake, looking towards the cirque where Black Lake lies, surrounded by Longs Peak, Keyboard of the Winds, Pagoda, and McHenry's Peak. • trail signs to mills lake, black lake, andrews glacier and lake haiyaha. 9.4mi, Relaxing hike that wasn't too physically demanding- definitely worth the view! Mills Lake and Jewel Lake lie at the gateway to an iconic glacial valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. Jewel Lake – @ 3.2 miles 5. 2h 32m, Rained 6.4mi 635' Up — 6.2mi, Hiked the glacier gorge trail to Mills Lake 10.1 km 193.43 m Up • 1034.73 m Down, 6.3 mi An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Follow this trail for 0.6 miles to the north end of Mills Lake. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Something else? 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