Length: 1.66 mi
Est. time: 42m
Gain: 112 ft
Loss: 276 ft
Max elev: 1,725 ft
Elevation profile
+112 ft gain · −276 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Indoor Picnic Area (VisitorCenter)
Early Morning Hike to Horseshoe Lake
⏱ <p>We suggest setting aside at least 2 hours to hike the Horseshoe Lake Trail from the visitor center and back again. </p> <p>There is a bench overlooking the lake early in the trail; visitors with less than 2 hours could easily hike to the overlook and back to the visitor center in about 30 minutes. </p>
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.