John Denver knew it: One of the most magical ways to enjoy summer high in the Rocky Mountains is at one of our amazing alpine lakes. The parting gift of the glaciers that carved up the Rockies and helped create the stunning landscape, their waters are cool, their air crisp, their views stunning, often in a low point of a valley surrounded by high peaks reflecting in the blue water. Whether you’re hiking up to fish, set up a campsite, climb a mountain or just drink in the views while you drink some microbrews, a mountain lake is a feast for the senses.
But roads rarely reach such places, so you’ll need to put in the effort to get there. Here are 10 pristine wilderness lakes, arranged in ascending order of difficulty, that are worth every step to reach.
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