Mills Lake

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"Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker's Guide" by Jerome Malitz

Published by Johnson Books in Boulder

 

 

Mills Lake

Distance: 2.5 miles one way

Elevation Change:    700 feet

Elevation at destination:    9,950 feet

 

Enos Mills was one of the park's great heroes.  From 1884 to 1922, he made his home in these mountains, acting as a naturalist and guide, popularizing the area through his writings, and tirelessly campaigning for the establish of a national park.  Mills Lake is named in his honor, and what a memorial it is.  No lake is more beautiful or has a more impressive backdrop.  The hike passes through such superb scenery that most would consider it reward enough, even without the incomparable lake at its destination.

June 30, 2003

"No lake is more beautiful", this guy's on crack.  But a nice easy hike.

Here's the pics (Click on the picture to see full size):

These are low res pictures.  I can send you higher quality pictures if you want them

Trail View

View From the Trail

Trail View

Mills Lake