Emerald Lake Trail

 4 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Rocky Mountain National Park
  5. Bear Lake

0.7 Miles 1.1 Kilometers

 

83% 

Runnable

Singletrack

272' 83 m

Ascent

-35' -11 m

Descent

10,113' 3,083 m

High

9,843' 3,000 m

Low

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

All Clear

80 days ago — Update

“A short trail connecting two majestic mountain lakes.”

— Brian Smith
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Overview

Features: Birding — Fall Colors — Lake — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: No Dogs

Description

From the Dream Lake Trail, this trail climbs quickly to Dream Lake. Enjoy the views of Dream Lake and the surrounding rock formations before running further up the trail. The grade is mild before it steepens on its way to Emerald Lake. Eventually, you'll top out and descend to the lake.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Representing the REI NP Centennial backpack at Dream Lake, looking towards Flattop Mountain (right) and Hallett Peak (left).
Representing the REI NP Centennial backpack at Dream Lake, looking towards Flattop Mountain (right) and Hallett Peak (left).
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Dream Lake
Dream Lake
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The view to Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Dream Lake.
The view to Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Dream Lake.
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Emerald Lake, Rocky Mountain NP CO
Emerald Lake, Rocky Mountain NP CO
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Dream Lake
Dream Lake
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Longs Peak is beautiful from the Emerald Lake Trail.
Longs Peak is beautiful from the Emerald Lake Trail.
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Dream Lake
Dream Lake
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Longs Peak stands prominently in the distance along the Lake Haiyaha Trail.
Longs Peak stands prominently in the distance along the Lake Haiyaha Trail.
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