Read more: The Most Beautiful Places In America's State And National Parks The route travels up, up, up, and away, gaining over 1,200 feet in just 1.38 miles from the Colorado River to the lake.

[See more of Rocky Mountain National Park: Things to Do | Hotels | When to Visit | Photos] Tucked into the mountains in Colorado's stunning Rocky Mountain National Park, Emerald Lake is accessible ...

Last week, a group of backcountry hikers exploring Rocky Mountain National Park’s Emerald Lake Trail triggered ... according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The avalanche, the ...