Hiking to Shelf and Solitude Lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park
Day hike in the Glacier Gorge to Shelf Lake (11,220′) and Solitude Lake (11,420′), late summer, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA.
Timeline
00:00 – Sunrise at Mills Lake
01:43 – Glacier Gorge trail to Solitude trail
03:10 – Two Logs Lead the way to Solitude
07:19 – Shelf Lake
09:17 – Solitude Lake
10:39 – GoPro Hero 8 time warp footage
12:29 – Final Thoughts
13:17 – Photos from the Hike
Hiking to Shelf and Solitude Lake: Stats
Distance: 9.36 Miles (via Fire trail both ways)
Elevation Gain: 2,411 ft
Total Time: 6 Hr 45m
Hiking Time: 5 Hr 35m
This day hike to Shelf and Solitude lakes is strenuous, steep, and requires moderate route finding skills. We completed the hike to Shelf and Solitude lakes in the August and the entire route was clear of snow and ice.
The route up to Shelf and Solitude lake offers great views of the surrounding east peaks of the Glacier Gorge. Storm Peak, Keyboard of the Winds, Longs Peak and Pagoda Mountain will appear behind you on your way up. Once up to Lake Solitude, the Spearhead, Powell Peak and Thatchtop Mountain will make up the background mountains.
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thanks Dave nice job good luck
Did this hike 20 years ago ALONE. That was so stupid – nobody hikes here so one twisted ankle and you're done for … it is a very steep hike but incredibly beautiful. Just don't hike alone! Also, your second photo at the end should be on a park poster (absolutely stunning).
Man that staircase of waterfalls leading into Shelf Lake was beautiful! great video!
Your videos are just awesome 👌! I will be using them to help me explore Upper Glacier Gorge next July 😃
One of my favorites from Mr. Spates. The opening and the closing shots….amazing. The music and editing were excellent. Thanks. Keep it up.
Sooooo, I haven't watched the whole video yet ,,,,,, why do you only have half a beard an mustache? Did I miss something? lol
Beautiful hike!
Another great video. Thanks so much.