Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
This is a nearly 100-year-old functioning Catholic church built atop a riveting rock formation. It is operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver and remains an important fixture in Colorado history. The chapel is located on the grounds of the Saint Malo Retreat, Conference, and Spiritual Center of the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver. The chapel is open to the public.
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Sandbeach Lake Trail
4.34km from Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
Sandbeach Lake is a good destination for day hikes or backpacking. There are 4 campsites and a group campsite at the lake. The lake got its name from its sandy shore that resembles that of a beach–making it one of best camping spots in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Twin Sisters Peaks
4.89km from Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
The Twin Sisters Peaks are mountains in Colorado, located in the Front Range in Larimer County, Colorado, straddling Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. It offers a good choice to acclimize for hikes/climbs up Long's Peak, Pagoda, Chief's Head or Mt. Meeker. as the trail is easy to follow and round trip time will only set one back a couple to three hours. Twin Sisters offers a lot of reward for little commitment.
Mount Meeker
5.89km from Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
Mount Meeker is a high mountain summit of the Twin Peaks Massif in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,916-foot thirteener is located in the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness, 4.8 miles west by northof the community of Allenspark in Boulder County, Colorado, United States.
Chasm Lake
6.01km from Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
Chasm Lake is one of the most beautiful lake hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. It offers spectacular views just below the famous Long’s Peak. Visitors will enjoy miles of open tundra and sensational views on the hike to Chasm Lake.
Lily Lake and Trail
6.65km from Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
Lily Lake is encircled by an easy, one-mile trail that offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The trail is popular with hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers. Lily Lake is a beautiful place to relax and take in the scenery. The trail is well-maintained and features interpretive signage detailing the geological history of the area.
Longs Peak
6.88km from Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock
Longs Peak is the northernmost fourteener in the Rocky Mountains and the highest point in Boulder County and Rocky Mountain National Park.It extends about 300 miles south-southeastward from near Casper in southeastern Wyoming to Fremont county in south-central Colorado. Boasting 15 various trail routes, the majority include technical climbs with sheer vertical rock faces.
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