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    4.8 (13 reviews)
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    Amber B.

    There is not a time I go to Estes that I don't visit Sprague Lake. It's my favorite place to catch a sunset and I know chances are good we'll spot some moose. During peak season and hours, make sure to grab a Timed Entry Plus pass to access Bear Lake Corridor. The parking lot is large and it's one of the few accessible trails in the park. If you want a little more adventure, it's only a 2-mile hike to the lake from the YMCA. Don't skip on Sprague and if you can time it, sunset and sunrises are the best times to visit.

    Beautiful views of Sprague Lake and the mountains
    Helene S.

    Such a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. If you are lucky, you may even see a moose or two. Sprague Lake is a scenic lake in Rocky Mountain National Park off the road to Bear Lake. The walk around the lake is so peaceful and tranquil. Lots of information signs to help you identify the mountains, like Hallet Peak and FlattopMountain, and few remaining glaciers that helped carve this park. Loved being able to walk over the boardwalks that traverse the marshes and small bridges over the creeks. The lake is named for Abner Sprague, who started a homestead in 1874. He later opened a lodge for dude ranching, hunting, and fishing. His lodge was incorporated into the Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915 and served guests as the Sprague Hotel. In 1919, guests paid $6.00 for a room with a private bath and $1.00 for meals. What a deal. Today, the parking lot stands where Abner Sprague's original homestead existed. Get there early for a parking spot or take the shuttle.

    Cynthia V.

    This is by far my favorite place and walk in RMNP - it is a flat, easy trail to take a stroll around a peaceful lake with some of the most outstanding views. Don't get me wrong, everything in RMNP is great, but there is just something about Sprague that keeps me coming back every trip, sometimes more than once! Located on the same road you take to Bear Lake, Sprague is not to be missed! The parking is fairly large but almost always full, so you may need to circle a few times. Savvy travelers know that there are a few additional spots if you head left at the first stop sign towards the horse stables instead of right - not a great option when there are horse rides going on but it is another place to check if the main lot is full. There are bathrooms and picnic tables located in the main parking lot area. Besides great views, some lucky walkers may get to see moose! Make sure to keep your distance so everyone, moose included, enjoys the rest of their day!

    Rhonda W.

    we came the first week of Sept 2019. I was having issues with elevation illness and my asthma .. bummer. This was our first time to Colorado and i had so many hikes planned that i wasn't able to do. we were only in this area for 3 days. This is very near Bear lake ... it's another easy short walk around a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. easy walk .. no climbing or hills or elevation changes. good for all ages and places to stop and sit. lovely rocks. I'm no geology major so couldn't tell you what they were made off but colorful and large.

    Vanessa C.

    This was the lake I was most looking forward to seeing in Estes park/RMNP. It was beautiful and had so much to see. It was clean and there were plenty of places to rest at if need be.

    Bobby B.

    Awesome trail for the whole family. Stroller friendly. Older folks friendly. Lots of brook trout to watch.

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    Trout Haven Fishing Pond - Ice fishing available!

    Trout Haven Fishing Pond

    4.5(33 reviews)
    2.0 km

    What a fun experience! Traveling from out of state, I wanted to have a little fishing on my trip…read morewithout having to bring any gear and not having to purchase a CO Fishing License. They have everything you need and it's so easy to just walk out and start fishing some stocked rainbows. The staff were super friendly and helpful. My gf and I visited on a very cold, windy February morning when they opened. It ended up just being the two of us on the ice and this was our first experience ice fishing (and it won't be our last). We had an amazing time and spent an hour exploring the different holes in the ice. The fish were hungry and I realized there was an absolute MONSTER rainbow in there. I was trying so hard to catch it. I hooked him up 3 different times and each time, it broke the line (I'm thinking the knots tied weren't legit fisherman's knots but whatever). I was obsessed trying to catch that massive fish but didn't come away with it. Still caught a personal best at 16'' while my bucket of fish and gear was blowing across the ice due to the wind. Everything is catch and keep, no releasing, so all fish will be brought back into the hut to be prepared. They'll clean the fish for you and if you aren't ready to take any fish filets with you, they'll happily donate them to people in need. Highly recommend visiting for beginners. Also recommend for experienced anglers who want a relaxed, fun environment. I WILL BE BACK TO CATCH THAT MONSTER.

    The staff is extremely kind and understanding with my sons. They went above and beyond to make the…read moreday fun, this was by far our favorite part of our trip!

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    Estes Angler - Rainbow Trout

    Estes Angler

    5.0(9 reviews)
    0.5 km

    Excellent experience…read more.. We were accommodated like we were family. The day we scheduled turned out to be windy, thirty MPH gusts. We called that morning and mentioned the forecast, they switched us to the next morning when conditions were close to perfect. No hassle, no hesitation. Our guide, Rob, was as friendly and professional as we could have hoped for. We had a great time conversing with him about all sorts of fishing and boating experiences we both enjoyed in the past. He was extremely helpful. He quickly figured out that my wife and I were experienced boaters... we volunteered to drive as he netted fish and put them in the live fish well. He had some great stories of outdoor adventures and we shared our experiences about surfing behind our boat in SC. We caught our limit and let a few smaller Trout free in exchange for some nice sized fish. Rob cleaned them for us since we are in a small RV with no real place to handle that chore. We left him with a nice tip and were thrilled to do so in return for the great time and service he provided. It's not a cheap trip... but the marina is closed and there would otherwise not be a chance to fish on this lake. Rob had snacks and drinks for us. He stopped off for a restroom break at my wife's request. We enjoyed the trip so much that after just two hours we called it done. Rob offered to fish another two hours, but we seriously felt that we had gotten our money's worth and headed back to our RV with four meals worth of Trout. This outfit is definitely first rate. If you want a great fishing experience this outfit will definitely deliver.

    Went here once looking for a few supplies for my Tenkara fishing. This was summer 2025. Maybe June…read more Don't remember the name of the gentleman at the desk. He was the only one in there at the time. He was extremely generous and helpful. Wish so badly that we could've stayed in town for longer (perhaps the rest of my life) and gone fishing with this outfit.

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    Fresh trout dinner thanks to Estes Anglers.

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    Sasquatch Fly Fishing

    Sasquatch Fly Fishing

    5.0(25 reviews)
    6.0 km

    TLDR: I am a fly fishing beginner, by far the best fishing guide service I've used!…read more Sam Rubaker was my guide and he was incredibly professional and entertaining!!! Put me on the trout and I even completed the Slam and caught all 4 species of trout! Listen to your guide they are the pros! He asked if I wanted to go into the park or the private lakes and while RMNP would have been cool he was honest and said the fishing would not be that great with snow melt currently. Sam drive me so I didn't have to worry about where to go. He was extremely knowligable of the local wild life, not just fish, and gave me a lot of great information on the area. I HIGHLY recommend paying the extra money for a private tour. It was just Sam and I and wow was it great! Sam also was sure to take pictures while I fished so I could show off...... I mean have some memories. Sasquatch is incredibly affordable for a guided trip and all the staff I spoke to were great. All gear is provided! Depending on the time of year I was glad I wore jeans and thick ski socks. By the evening the water was very cold but with jeans and the thick socks, it barely felt like anything. Wear sunscreen or stop by the Sasquatch shop to get a sweet hooded long sleeve fishing shirt. They had a sale when I was here. Again I recommended a private guide, more fish and you get to have one on one attention to help with your technique!

    Alex was a great guide. It was my first time, it was harder than it looks - I didn't catch anything…read morebut I still Had a lot of fun casting and learning. Alex consistently encouraged and cheered me on. I think Alex made the trip fun ! My husband caught a fish !

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    Rocky Mountain National Park - Bear Lake

    Rocky Mountain National Park

    4.7(815 reviews)
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    This place is absolutely stunning!! You have to go if you are in the Colorado area!!…read more We got in around noon and went to Bear lake and Alberta falls! Both were incredible. We also drove around a bit and it was just dream like! There are sooo many elk! Drive slow and watch for wild life!! Hiking can be difficult even on the well maintained paths. Make sure you wear solid footwear! Take lots of pictures and know your cell phone service may not work inside the park. Always remember to carry out what you carry in! That includes things like banana peels and orange rinds! Don't leave anything behind! Enjoy this absolutely gorgeous national park!!

    The views are spectacular from every angle throughout the park!…read more Rocky Mountain National Park was established on January 26, 1915 and was dedicated on Sept. 4, 1915. We had already planned to come here on Oct. 1, 2025 which coincided with the first day of the Federal Government Shutdown. We arrived before anyone was at the Entrance Station to take entrance fees & reservations. We later exited & reentered the park and there was a guy at the entrance booth. He didn't seem to know what was going on and the fees/reservations were not collected. I had gone online to recreation.gov and made a reservation for a timed entry to the park. There was a $2 fee. There are 2 reservation options: Timed Entry with or without Bear Lake Road Reservation. First wildlife we saw were the Mule Deer. During our visit here, we heard Elk bugling, saw Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, chipmunks, & birds. Trail Ridge Road is a major road which is also part of US Highway 34. It takes you up to the Alpine Tundra and is the highest continuous paved road in North America. Some of the stops are: Fairview Curve, Medicine Bow Curve, Lava Cliffs, Rock Cut, Forest Canyon, & Many Parks Curve. With the different elevations in the park, the terrain also changes! I was amazed with how the landscape was so vast & stunning from the grassy meadows to the Alpine Tundra! Trail of Aspens - there's a plaque with information about it at Hollowell Park. Look in the distance above the sign and you'll see them. Going in the Autumn time, it was so easy to see them as they were changing colors! Sprague Lake - saw lots of Trout in the shallow water before reaching the lake itself. Took the Trail Ridge Road up to the Alpine Tundra area where the Alpine Visitor Center is. This visitor center is the highest one in the National Park System at 11,796 feet. It was closed, but the Trail Ridge Store with a coffee stand next door was open. The elevation here can bring on altitude sickness. The elevation reaches over 12,000ft. Everyone should be careful and drink plenty of water. We live at Sea Level in Los Angeles and acclimating to the elevation helped somewhat. We still had a bit of trouble catching our breath. Coming back down, we stopped by the Sheep Lakes Information Station. I think we were too early to see the sheep. We didn't see any Bighorn Sheep there. Alluvial Fan - Pretty cool area! There was a Lawn Lake flood on July 15, 1982. An alluvial fan is basically a fan-shaped deposit of sediment. There's a bridge across Roaring River near the base of the Alluvial Fan. You can walk up a little bit for a view of the water falling or a selfie with the river in the background. We spent about 8 hours in the park. Most of it was driving and taking in the sights. No hiking for us, but we did get out and do some of the short walks out to see things. Our last stop was at the Fall River Visitor Center. It is located just outside of the park. Lucky for us that this is run in a partnership with the NPS & by the Rocky Mountain Conservatory and was open! We were able to see the exhibits and use the park stamp for my parks passport book. Next door is a store that we also visited and took advantage of their restroom before heading into the town for dinner. I hope to make it back again! Seeing the wildlife and the tundra area were highlights.

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    Rocky Mountain National Park

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