This is the first of a series of posts describing hikes undertaken during a 4 day Rocky Mountain National Park trip.
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
These were brief strolls undertaken in the course of a Rocky Mountain Nature Association field tour.
Alluvial Fan
The alluvial fan in RMNP was formed relatively recently as a result of the Lawn Lake flood of 1982 caused by the collapse of the Lawn Lake Dam. Today, a short trail leads one to a pretty waterfall where one can indulge in some rock-scrambling. The fan formation is actually most clearly discernible from Trail Ridge Road.
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| Alluvial Fan Falls |
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| Alluvial Fan from Rainbow Curves on Trail Ridge Road |
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| Alluvial Fan close-up (using a telephoto lens) |
Alpine Ridge Trail
The Alpine Ridge Trail is a short trail that rises 220 feet from the Alpine Visitor Center to an elevation of 12, 005 ft. This is an informative short climb that provides familiarity with the prevalent tundra vegetation, and as a bonus, the summit reveals gorgeous views.
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| View from Alpine Ridge Trail "summit" |
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| Another view |
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| A closer look |
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| Looking down towards the Alpine Visitor Center |
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| Mica content in the rocks |
Unnamed trail at Medicine Bow Curve
The Medicine Bow Curve trail also provides great scenic views with elks to boot.
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View from trail at Medicine Bow Curve
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| Elk having a rest |
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