Located within Glacier Gorge, Mills and Jewel Lake provide dramatic views of the surrounding peaks. Mills Lake is named in honor of Enos Mills (1870-1914), who is considered the father of Rocky Mountain National Park.

The view from Mills Lake towards Longs Peak is the image used on one side of the 2006 Colorado State Quarter.

Stats Route Description Directions Notes Trailhead: Glacier Gorge Trailhead

Round trip: Jewel Lake 6 miles/ 9.6 km

Elevation: 9,240′-9,990′ (+750′) / 2,816 m – 3,045 m (+229 m)

The winter route was used because of the time of year, bypassing Alberta Falls and intersecting with the summer trail about 50 ft from the Loch Trail/Glacier Gorge intersection. The lakes are located inside Rocky Mountain National Park.

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