The Loch (10,192′), also known as Loch Vale, is located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. It feeds on Icy Brook, which originates from Taylor Glacier, and is joined by Andrews Creek, which flows from Andrews Glacier. The Loch area lies on a convergence of valleys carved by the Andrews and Taylor Glaciers right below the continental divide.
Here’s my photo essay from my hike on July 12, 2020.
Upper Glacier Gorge is a stunning alpine basin in Rocky Mountain National Park with rugged mountains and beautiful lakes. It also offers thrilling opportunities for climbs and scrambles, with varying degrees of difficulty and exposure.
Explore Lookout Mountain and Horsetooth Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park for a challenging and rewarding hike. With stunning views of the Front Range, these peaks offer a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts.
The Black Canyon, a deep chasm carved with razor-sharp precision, emerges as if from nowhere. It is one of the narrowest and steepest gorges in North America, beckoning to the adventurous.
