Lake in the Clouds trail in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park

10 Great Hikes in Colorado
Lake in the Clouds

Getting There: This lake sits in an isolated glacial basin in the Never Summer Mountains. Take Highway 34 (Trail Ridge Road) 10 miles north of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center or 7 miles south of Milner Pass. The trailhead parking area is on the west side of the highway. The Colorado River Trailhead is between Grand Lake and Milner on the west side of the Rocky Mountains.

Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Trailhead: Colorado River Trailhead
Elevation: 9040 ft to 11,430 ft
Trail Length: 14 Miles Roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2390 ft
Maps: USGS Quad Map: Mount Richthofen
Pictures: Lake of the Clouds
Closest Town: Canon City

Park Information:
San Carlos Ranger District
3028 East Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212
Phone (719) 269-8500

Lodging at Canon City

Best Western Royal Gorge
1925 Fremont Dr
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-3377

Cactus Rose Motel
44058 W Hwy 50
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-7673

Comfort Inn
311 Royal Gorge Blvd.
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-6900

Florence Rose Bed & Breakfast
1305 West 3rd St
Florence, CO 81226
Phone: 719-784-4734
Hours: Open Year Round

Hampton Inn
102 McCormick Parkway
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-1112 - FAX: 719-269-1113

Parkview Inn Motel
231 Royal Gorge Blvd.
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-0624 - FAX: 719-275-0624

Quality Inn & Suites
3075 E. Hwy 50
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-8676 - Toll-free: 800-525-7727

Riviera Inn
136 E Front St
Florence, CO 81212
Phone: 719-784-6570

Royal Gorge Inn
217 N Raynolds
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-1100 - Toll-free: 866-495-8403 - FAX: 719-275-8030

Super 8
209 North 19th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-8687

Travel Inn
2980 E Main
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-9125 - FAX: 719-269-1489

Dining at Canon City

Big Daddy's Diner
420 Royal Gorge Blvd
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-8468

Buffalo Stampede Restaurant
523 Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-345-4004 - FAX: 719-345-4005
Hours: 7am-2pm - 5pm-8pm Tuesday -Saturdays

Canon Coffee Cafe
1520 Royal Gorge Blvd A
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-5348 - FAX: 719-276-2820

Chili's Grill & Bar
106 Latigo Ln
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-1932 - Toll-free: 888-822-2837 - FAX: 719-269-1944

Coyote's Coffee Den
127 Justice Center Rd # A
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-3012 - FAX: 719-276-3013

Di Rito's Italian Restaurant
231 Main
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-7240
Hours: Open Monday - Saturday / Closed Sunday

El Caporal Restaurant
1028 Main St.
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-2001

Griffin Sports Bar & Grill
1208 So 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-1111 - FAX: 719-275-5450
Hours: 11am-2am 7 days a week

Kate's
331 Main St
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-345-4048 - FAX: 719-275-3756
Hours: Wed-Sat 4pm - close

Owl Cigar Store
626 Main St
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-9946
Hours: 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday

McClellan's Grill & Brewing Co
413 Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-3400
Hours: 11am to 1 am Mon-Sat. 11am - 10pm Sundays

The Canon City Queen Anne
813 Macon Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-5354
Hours: reservations required