Mountain summit in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with 12,720-foot (3,877 m) peak located in Rocky Mountain National Park
General Information
Length:
10.3 miles round-trip
Elevation:
3293 feet
Pet Policy:
Pets not allowed on trails
Closest cities with hotels:
Estes Park
Seasons:
The lower elevations are always accessible, while Trail Ridge Road is open only between May and October. Trails are snow-free for varying durations; the highest routes just for 3 or 4 months in summer
Location:
Website:
From Estes Park (14 mi): Take US-36 W to the Beaver Meadows entrance, follow Bear Lake Road about 9 miles to the Bear Lake trailhead, and begin the climb to Hallett Peak from there.
Overview
Hallett Peak (12,720 feet) is a summit on the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, above Bear Lake, flanked by Flattop Mountain and Otis Peak, with Emerald, Dream, and Nymph lakes at its feet. Non-technical hikers can reach the summit via Flattop Mountain, and its Northcutt-Carter Route appears in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.
Top Trail
| Trail | Length | Elevation Gain | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake to Hallett Peak (via Flattop Mountain) | About 9.5 miles round trip | About 3,200 feet | Above treeline with Tyndall Glacier views; start early to avoid afternoon storms |
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