At a Glance
Difficulty
Strenuous
Distance (one-way)
6.0 miles
Elevation
11,340 ft
Elevation Gain
N/A
Trailhead
Lawn Lake TH / Ypsilon Lake Trail
Park Area
Horseshoe Park / Lawn Lake Area
Side of Divide
East
Coordinates
40.4512°N, 105.6756°W
Horseshoe Park / Lawn Lake Area

Spectacle Lakes

Near Ypsilon Lake; cluster of tarns

Photo coming soon — Lawn Lake TH / Ypsilon Lake Trail approach

About Spectacle Lakes

Spectacle Lakes sits at 11,340 feet in the Horseshoe Park / Lawn Lake Area area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Near Ypsilon Lake; cluster of tarns.

The hike from Lawn Lake TH / Ypsilon Lake Trail covers 6.0 miles one-way on a strenuous trail requiring good fitness and navigation. This lake sits on the east side of the Continental Divide.

Full descriptions, trail conditions, and photos coming soon as content is sourced from NPS, USGS, and community contributors.

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