This easy loop trail is about 0.9 mile long (round trip) with just a 50 foot elevation change. The trail simply circles Sprague Lake offering nice views of the lake and mountains along the way. We did this trail by heading around the lake counterclockwise, so the elevation graph reflects this route.
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| Topographical Map |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail in Google Earth |
Boardwalks and bridges allow hikers to explore while keeping their feet dry.
As we circled the lake, we spotted a female Red-Naped Sapsucker pecking away as some fallen trees.
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| Blanket Flower along the trail |
There is a picnic area at the same parking lot as the trailhead. Flush toilets are available here during popular seasons in the park. Dogs are not permitted on any trails within Rocky Mountain National Park.
Directions
This trail is located in Rocky Mountain National Park, which is next to Estes Park in Larimer County, Colorado. To get there, take US-36/Moraine Ave. east from Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that there is a fee to enter the park. Turn left onto Bear Lake Road and continue to the turn off to the left for Sprague Lake and Glacier Creek Stables. Turn right at the split to head over to the picnic area and trailhead.
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