For many, hiking the more than 350 miles of scenic trails in Rocky Mountain National Park is the ultimate wilderness experience. For others, strolling the crushed gravel handicapped accessible walkways is the best way to share the scenic wonders of the park with family and friends. Whatever the venue, trails in the park are valued for the access they give to some of the most magnificent places in Colorado.

Since 1985, the Rocky Mountain Nature Association has raised funds for numerous trail improvement projects in the park, including the handicapped accessible trails around Sprague, Lily and Bear Lakes, the Storm Pass trail, the Adams Falls trail, the Mills to Black Lake trail and the trail from the Loch to Sky Pond. Most recently a trail was built around Lake Irene to protect the area from further erosion and other environmental impacts. Currently we are raising funds, and beginning work, on the trail from Albert Falls to Lake Haiyaha - a trail that has always been classified as "unimproved" which will now be more easily located, safer, and improved to protect the resource more effectively.

Trail repairs and improvements are in constant demand in this park due to high visitation. Such use requires on-going attention to keep the trails safe and in good condition to protect park resources for future generations.Your gift to the Trail Improvement Fund will be designated for any current trail project that has been identified by the park as priority, or, if fundraising is complete, the donation will be used for the next trail project on the list.

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Loch to Sky Pond trail: The popular trail from The Loch to high elevation Sky Pond was a three-year project, completed in 2006.	Lily Lake trail: Handicapped accessible, this crushed gravel trail circumnavigates Lily Lake, offering scenic views of Longs Peak and Lily Mountain.	Coyote Valley trail: Located in the Kawuneeche Valley on the park's west side, this one-mile crushed gravel loop is accessible to all ability levels.
Lake Irene: In 2006 RMNA raised funds to construct a trail around this scenic subalpine lake situated at Milner Pass along Trail Ridge Road.	Sprague Lake trail: The handicapped accessible Sprague Lake trail offers unparalleled views of the Continental Divide.	Adams Falls trail: A classic rock retaining wall overlooking Adams Falls and trail reconstruction on the west side of the park was completed in 2001.