At a Glance
Difficulty
Strenuous
Distance (one-way)
6.5 miles
Elevation
12,438 ft
Elevation Gain
N/A
Trailhead
Forest Canyon Overlook (off-trail)
Park Area
Gorge Lakes
Side of Divide
East
Coordinates
40.3663°N, 105.7719°W
Gorge Lakes

Highest Lake

Highest named lake in RMNP; off-trail only

Highest Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park

About Highest Lake

Highest Lake sits at 12,438 feet in the Gorge Lakes area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Highest named lake in RMNP; off-trail only.

The hike from Forest Canyon Overlook (off-trail) covers 6.5 miles one-way on a strenuous trail requiring good fitness and navigation. This lake sits on the east side of the Continental Divide.

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