Thatchtop - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Thatchtop

Thatchtop is a large peak with a nondescript summit in RMNP and is home to several of the Park's classic mixed and ice routes. It has a spherical summit plateau, located between the spectacular Loch Vale and Glacier Gorge drainages. Most of Thatchtop’s lower slopes are ringed with rugged cliffs while the upper slopes are talus laden, providing easy class 2 hiking.

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Timberline Falls

Timberline Falls

1.15km from Thatchtop

This scenic 30-foot waterfall thunders down a small gorge on Glacier Creek, and is named after Alberta Sprague, the wife of Abner Sprague, one of the original settlers in the Estes Park area. One of the iconic attraction in this area and also there are so many thihnsd to see and do.

The Loch Trail

The Loch Trail

1.65km from Thatchtop

Loch Vale is a short hike in Rocky Mountain National Park rewards hikers with a spectacular lake and alpine backdrop. Fantastic spot at sunrise!The main trail continues to the right, but make your way to wherever you feel is the best vantage point of the lake, the views are wonderful.

Powell Peak

Powell Peak

1.78km from Thatchtop

Powell Peak is a summit in Grand County, Colorado, in the United States. With an elevation of 13176 feet. Access to Powell Peak is from either the Glacier Gorge trailhead or the Bear Lake trailhead, both in Rocky Mountain National Park. There are several camping sites within the park.

Stone Man Pass

Stone Man Pass

2.19km from Thatchtop

Stone Man Pass, is a mountain pass that crosses the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado in the United States. It is one of the iconic location where you can explore the natural beauty and also you can enjoy the beautiful drive.

Taylor Peak

Taylor Peak

2.41km from Thatchtop

Taylor Peak,is a summit in the Front Range of north central Colorado. The peak is in Rocky Mountain National Park at the head of Loch Vale and just north of Taylor Glacier. A good trekking destination and also it offers astonishing views of this total area and also adventure awaits you here.

Alberta Falls

Alberta Falls

3.01km from Thatchtop

Alberta Falls is a 30-foot waterfall located in Rocky Mountain National Park. The falls are accessible via a short hike from the Bear Lake trailhead, and the area is popular with both hikers and photographers. The falls flow over a bed of metamorphic rock, and the water is cold even in summer due to its source high in the Rockies. Visitors can see a variety of plant life in the area, including aspen and Douglas fir trees. Wildlife is also common.

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Larimer County

Larimer County

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Larimer County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.It is the seventh largest county in Colorado based on population. The territory was home to Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho in the early 19th century before the arrival of the Europeans.

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