Gem Lake is a true gem at Rocky Mountain National Park. Because it is accessed from a lesser-known area of the park minutes form Estes Park, Colo., it sees a lot less foot traffic than some of the ...

For those looking for a day trip to Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park without dealing with the crowds or crowded trails, try Gem Lake. This trail is on the shorter side at 3.1 miles round ...

ESTES PARK - It's getting warmer and warmer every weekend in Colorado, it seems. And warmer temperatures mean it's time to load up your backpack, lace up your hiking boots and take to the trails.

Why we like it: Besides the stunning yellow aspen leaves, we get a break from paying the entrance fee for Rocky Mountain National Park. (The trail enters RMNP, but the trailhead is located just ...