Neeners’ Trip Reports
Explore 1483 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, Neeners
Sheep Lakes Lookout
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.1
miles
/ 0.2 km
June 07, 2024
Did not see any longhorn sheep unfortunately, but the lakes and views were beautiful. Not a hike but well worth the stop to take-in views or look for wildlife. We did find a herd of elk far out in the meadow.
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Hidden Valley Creek Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.3
miles
/ 0.5 km
June 07, 2024
Hopped on this trail for a random walk thinking maybe we would see some wildlife. Turns out we found at least three elk (if not four) and at least two of them blocked our walk out to the car, so we hiked up to the road and back to parking. Great spot to find wildlife during the early morning or early evening.
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Many Parks Curve Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.4
miles
/ 0.6 km
June 07, 2024
Another beautiful roadside walk at the park. This short universally-accessible path provides some of the best mountain views of Longs Peak.
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Beaver Ponds Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.1
miles
/ 0.2 km
June 07, 2024
Super short walk to a nice view. This trail is best if you're looking for wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Hidden Valley Nature Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.7
miles
/ 1.1 km
June 07, 2024
Yet another beautiful trail at Rocky Mountain National Park that was unexpectedly awesome. We saw three elk on this hike with one on-trail. The views were nice but the animal sightings were better. Show up in the early morning or evening to potentially find elk, moose, or deer grazing in the valley.
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Alluvial Fan (East) Waterfall
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.4
miles
/ 0.6 km
June 07, 2024
Wasn't sure what to expect but this short trail was stunning - the large waterfall and the views from the trail were unexpected and welcomed for such short mileage.
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Bierstadt Lake via Bierstadt Moraine Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
3.4
miles
/ 5.5 km
June 07, 2024
Bierstadt Lake was beautiful but the hike up the loose rock-filled trail was not fun, especially after hiking 11 miles the previous day. Took our time and went slow but again, the views from the lake were worth it.
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Sprague Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.8
miles
/ 1.3 km
June 07, 2024
Amazing trail with great views for an early morning hike. We saw an elk in the lake within the first 5 minutes.
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Bear Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.8
miles
/ 1.3 km
June 07, 2024
Nice short loop around Bear Lake. Super pretty in the early morning when very few people are on the trail. By comparison, when we finished the Lake Haiyaha Loop (Mills, The Loch, Dream Lake, Nymph Lake), this trail was packed with people at 1PM. Show up early if you want to enjoy Bear Lake with some seclusion.
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Copeland Falls Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Allenspark, CO
Allenspark, CO
1.0
mile
/ 1.6 km
June 06, 2024
Nice and easy hike to two beautiful waterfalls. After the hike we found a moose along the road on the drive out.
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Copeland Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
Allenspark, CO
Allenspark, CO
0.1
miles
/ 0.2 km
June 06, 2024
Peaceful spot to take in lake and mountain views. No real trail or hike but the shoreline of the lake is pretty.
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Lily Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park, CO
0.9
miles
/ 1.4 km
June 06, 2024
Perfect spot for an evening or sunrise walk. This trail is super busy on weekends but less busy during the weekday. During our hike here, we saw an elk and a muskrat run up a hiker's leg.
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