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Aerial view of Longs Peak at sunset, Colorado

Longs Peak, Colorado (Eric Wunrow/courtesy, Colorado Tourism)

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Train: Atlas Run Snowshoe
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Easton Artica Backcountry Snowshoes
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The Right Snowshoe: MSR’s Lightning Ascent
Walk in stride—above the snow and doggie in tow—in one of the market’s best femme-specific designs
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Onahu Creek/Green Mountain Loop Trail

Good For Snowshoeing

Access: Onahu Creek Trailhead, 3 1/4 miles north of the Grand Lake Entrance Station
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Description:

From the trail head there's about a mile's climb through forests of aspen, lodgepole... Read More

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Fern Lake Trail

Good For Snowshoeing

Access: Fern Lake Trailhead; from Bear Lake Rd., turn west at Moraine Park and follow signs past the Cub Lake Trailhead
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Description: This trail begins at the end of Moraine Park Road and leads past The Pool, then on to Fern Falls,... Read More

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Longs Peak Trail

Good For Snowshoeing

Estes Park, Colorado

Description: Longs Peak Trail is 16 miles roundtrip from the Rocky Mountain National Park ranger station. The trail passes through three zones—montane, sub-alpine, and alpine. ... Read More

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