- Photographed by: Stephen Ham
- Taken: August 2013
- Location: Loch Vale, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA
- Camera: Panasonic LX7
“In my quest last year to start exploring more trails within Rocky Mountain National Park, I discovered the trail to Loch Vale (loosely translated as “lake valley”). The weather on the day of the hike started out sunny & warm, but as usually happens in Colorado, by afternoon it turned overcast and it was beginning to rain as I got close to the lake. Despite the weather, the scene was so captivating that I had to take this shot and I knew that this would be the first of many trips back to the serene lake.” – Stephen Ham
Trail Rating: I highly recommend this scenic hike. Even though the final ascent is steep, for the most part the hike is flat with a slow incline that is manageable for even novice hikers. I particularly liked the fact that the terrain is varied and offers so many beautiful scenic views.
Difficulty Level: Moderate (3 hours / 6 miles round-trip)
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