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Particularly Special Place
Description
Bear lake is an exceedingly popular attraction in RMNP due to it's easy access and stunning natural beauty. Consider a short hike around the lake on the Bear Lake Trail or a longer hike on one of the adjacent trails. Interpretive signs on the trail offer great info about the area's natural and human history.
Short Walk: Park at the Bear Lake Trailhead and follow the Bear Lake Trail around the lake.
Gem Type: Lake
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
8.3
mi
13.3
km
Sky Pond
Difficult
Estes Park, CO
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Difficult
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
Update
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327
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3.3
mi
5.4
km
Emerald Lake
Intermediate
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
Update
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373
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14.0
mi
22.5
km
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Difficult
Estes Park, CO
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Difficult
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
Update
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136
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8.4
mi
13.5
km
Chasm Lake
Difficult
Estes Park, CO
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Difficult
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Estes Park, CO |
All Clear
Update
3 days ago
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115
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6.0
mi
9.7
km
Loch Vale
Intermediate
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate
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Estes Park, CO |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Some small puddles and mud, little snow to walk over by the loch
3 days ago
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89
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5.7
mi
9.1
km
Best of Bear Lake Area Loop
Intermediate
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
Update
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143
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5.3
mi
8.5
km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Intermediate
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
Update
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123
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0.6
mi
1.0
km
Bear Lake Trail
Easy
Estes Park, CO
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Easy
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Estes Park, CO |
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89
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|
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6.1
mi
9.9
km
Cub Lake Loop
Intermediate
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate
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Estes Park, CO |
All Clear
Update
Dry, Mostly Dry - Very few small puddles, but nothing you can't easily walk through or around
23 days ago
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74
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7.5
mi
12.1
km
Twin Sisters
Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Estes Park, CO |
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65
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