Lake Irene in Rocky Mountain National Park

Lake Irene

Includes a picnic area and a one-mile loop trail to an viewpoint overlooking the small lake.

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Lake Irene Details

The Lake Irene area includes a picnic area and a one-mile loop trail to an viewpoint overlooking the small lake. There are also fire grates here, and vault toilets.

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