Forest Canyon Overlook
Imagine a time when ice 1,500 feet thick filled the valley below.
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Forest Canyon Overlook Details
Take the short walk to the vantage point at this pulloff for a great view of Forest Canyon, Hayden Gorge, and Gorge Lakes. Imagine a time when ice 1,500 feet thick filled the valley below. When the glacier finally retreated at the end of the last Ice Age, the former V-shaped valley was ground into the U shape you see today.
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Trail Ridge Road
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