Hope-lake

~1,130 to 1,695 feet, topping out at nearly 11,900 feet .

Acclimatize for a day or two in Telluride before attempting the hike to avoid altitude sickness . 2. Hope Lake Lodge & Park (Virgil, New York) hope-lake

Wildflower-filled meadows (peak season mid-to-late June) and views of the 13,894-ft Vermilion Peak . ~1,130 to 1,695 feet, topping out at nearly 11,900 feet