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Description
With a name like that, how could this not be a gem?? Gem Lake is an easily accessible mountain lake situated amongst cool boulders and rock formations. This is a great place to picnic with the family but be warned, you'll more than likely be joined by some furry little friends. As cute as the little chipmunks around Gem Lake are, please refrain from feeding them!
Short Run: The lake is roughly two miles from the trailhead and is accessed by the Gem Lake Trail.
Gem Type: Lake
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
8.3
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13.3
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Sky Pond
Difficult
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Difficult
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Unknown
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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
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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
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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 |
Unknown
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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 |
Unknown
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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
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143
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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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89
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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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Some trees down but path is passible. Shaded areas still have snow including the steep area between the pool and cub lake.
76 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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65
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3.8
mi
6.1
km
Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
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58
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on Aug 18, 2015. All Page
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