About
Length (round trip)9.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,400 ft up
Typical time5 hr 30 min
TrailheadGlacier Gorge trailhead
SurfaceRock steps, then a steep climb beside a cascade
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and closes with the first heavy snow in October.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake

Deep in Glacier Gorge beneath McHenrys Peak, past Ribbon Falls.

Tips
The steep pitch beside Ribbon Falls near the end is the crux. Far fewer people than Mills Lake, and a genuinely alpine feel.
Location

Glacier Gorge trailhead

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