Volante - 2 Baths, King Size Bed & Bunk Room!
25 mi from the center of Rocky Mountain National Park
Travel trailer · Towable · Sleeps 8
Pick up in Watts
Delivery up to 100 mi · Pets allowed
$145 / night listed, before fees
Sunrise photo hike to Dream and Emerald Lakes
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About this activity
Hike to some of the most stunning mountain lakes on the planet for a memorable sunrise. I will show you great locations for setting up for fantastic photos of Dream and Emerald Lakes (and if we have time, Nymph Lake as well).
I offer suggestions for photo composition as we go, and can also offer photo instruction on camera settings for those that would like some pointers.
Don't have a RMNP entrance reservation? No need! My commercial use permit means you don't need a timed entry permit if you are with me!
Itinerary
- Dream Lake · 60 min
Photograph sunrise as the morning sun hits Hallett Peak
- Emerald Lake · 45 min
Bring your widest angle lens to photograph this stunning mountain lake at 10,000' elevation!
- Nymph Lake · 30 min
Reflections of Longs Peak on the way back down to the trailhead.
What's included
- snack bars and water for filling your refillable water bottles. Please bring at least 1.5 liters (48 OZ) of water for the hike.
- Time entry permits are not required when entering the park with a licensed guide like myself.
Not included
- Park entrance - bring your national parks pass, or receipt from previous entry into RMNP
Meeting point
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meet in front of the visitor center (it will be closed). We will carpool from there. Bring your parks pass if you have one! We will meet approximately 90 minutes before sunrise that day. NEW: We will caravan to the trailhead in your own vehicle for better social distancing.
End point: Meet in front of the visitor center (it will be closed). We will carpool from there. Bring your parks pass if you have one! We will meet approximately 90 minutes before sunrise that day. NEW: We will caravan to the trailhead in your own vehicle for better social distancing.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for your first day at altitude.
- Moderate hike - 4 miles round trip, starting at 9400' elevation and gaining about 700'
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5.0/5
7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor
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2023 Coleman Lantern 17B
19 mi from the center of Rocky Mountain National Park
Travel trailer · Towable · Sleeps 5
Pick up in Sallisaw
Delivery up to 50 mi · Pets allowed
$99 / night listed, before fees
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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Rocky Mountain National Park (Viator lists this tour under Rocky Mountain National Park; it has no meeting-point coordinates).