RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH

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Hiking – RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Black Lake

A beautiful hike along Glacier Gorge Trail past Mill Lake to Black Lake. This is a moderate hike at a moderate pace.

  • Wed, Oct 14, 2026
  • Boulder
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.7 - 2.0 mph
  • FULL, 4 on waitlist (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM
  • Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

This hike is a moderately-paced group hike, and all participants are expected to stay together.  If you have a need to separate from a group, then please do not sign up for this hike.  We will be traveling at a pace of 1.7 - 2 mph.

Meet at 5:15 am in Boulder.  Location will be provided in pre-hike email a few days before the hike.  The leader has two timed-entry permits for the Bear Lake Corridor.

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RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

In addition to the 10 essentials, be prepared for warm or cold weather.  Warm layers, a warm hat and mittens or gloves are required.  Microspikes and waterproof boots may be necessary depending on trail conditions and recent storms.

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