Snowshoe to The Loch in RMNP (dinner optional in Estes Park)

Those Rocky Mountains are calling -- let's go snowshoeing! The mountain peaks and snow-covered trees will be an amazing winter wonderland!

We would carpool from JAX in Loveland. (Meet at the south end of the parking lot and look for a red RAV4 and gray Subaru.) We will stop at the Estes Park Mountain Shop to rent snowshoes (if needed). We leave from the Glacier Gorge trailhead in RMNP and snowshoe to The Loch (Lake).

Take some snacks and a lunch along to eat at the lake, also plenty water (at least 1 liter) and warm clothing layers (waterproof boots, pants, gloves, and jackets required). Trekking poles, sunglasses, and sunscreen recommended. Micro-spikes and leg gaiters are optional. See the essentials referenced below.

We will check the weather conditions before we go and cancel if necessary.
Estes Park forecast

Moderate hike - please take under consideration
5.6 miles roundtrip
1,062 feet in elevation gain

This will be my first time snowshoeing, but Sue has snowshoed several times and knows the route. I am excited to snowshoe for the first time!

We can rent snowshoes at the Estes Park Mountain Shop for $10/day. They close at 8pm. Please let us know when you RSVP if you plan to rent snowshoes from this shop as we can reserve them for pickup and then pay when we arrive.

After our fabulous hike, we will relax and eat at Poppy's Pizza and Grill in Estes Park or maybe a Mexican restaurant! Some people may prefer to just head home, so we then suggest driving up yourself or carpooling with others.

Check out this short video which gives a feel for snowshoeing. https://youtu.be/Bb4Y95C5VBY

Attend at your own risk - we are not responsible for any accidents or illnesses as a result of this hike.
Hiking risks: www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

Come join us for a great day and excellent start to the New Year!