Those visiting Lake Tahoe shouldn't overlook its alpine trails — a great way to beat the crowds during the warmer months ...

Just south of Bend is a charming little destination offering quick access to hiking trails, volcanic views, and campgrounds ...

When the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom, Mammoth Lakes is a high-elevation wonderland that transforms into a basecamp ...

This Colorado mountain may be just a few feet short of a 14er, but it's home to the highest lake in the U.S. and views worth ...

The new trip to the lake one-way is about 1½ miles, Hunter said. "High-alpine lakes are pretty hard to get to usually," she said. "People want to appreciate nature, so making it accessible is good." ...

A side trail breaks left here towards the pond so be sure to keep right to continue to the upper lake. Rise above treeline and after about another quarter mile reach the large and lovely Ptarmigan ...

Hanging Lake ranks as one of the best winter hikes to alpine lakes, but regardless of summer crowds, it’s a bucket-list attraction in Colorado. Though short, the trail is steep.

Just before the lake, there is a short section of rock scrambling before the trail tops out and Chasm Lake can be seen. It is simply breathtaking to behold that 2,500-foot east face up close in ...

From the junction with Potato Butte, the Red Lake Trail runs another 3 miles or so before ending at Olallie Lake. An out-and-back day hike to Potato Butte is 7.3 miles with 1,700 feet of elevation ...

Could you imagine how hard it was to be an explorer?” Lindsey asked. I did not share that one of the many reasons our current ...

Life Outdoors Popular trails to 3 alpine lakes are closed this summer. Try 6 hikes to other lakes near Snoqualmie Pass June 23, 2022 at 6:00 am Updated June 23, 2022 at 1:18 pm By Gregory Scruggs ...

The trail starts about 6 miles west of Silverton in the San Juan National Forest at an elevation of 9,840 feet and climbs a couple thousand feet to two stunning turquoise alpine lakes: Ice Lake ...