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Emerald Lake Trail

 4.7 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Rocky Mountain National Park
  5. Bear Lake
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Length

0.7 Miles 1.1 Kilometers

83%

Runnable

Elevation

272' 83 m

Ascent

-35' -11 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

10,113' 3,083 m

High

9,843' 3,000 m

Low

Conditions

Minor Issues 14 days ago
Snowy, Mostly Dry, Some Mud History
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“A short trail connecting two majestic mountain lakes. ”

— Brian Smith
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Features: Birding — Fall Colors — Lake — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife [Add/Remove]
Dogs: No Dogs

Description [Suggest Changes]

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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  4.7 from 7 votes

#5

in Bear Lake

#869

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in Bear Lake

#110

in Colorado

#869

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The view to Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Dream Lake.
The view to Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain f…
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Dream Lake
Dream Lake
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Dream Lake
Dream Lake
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Emerald Lake, Rocky Mountain NP CO
Emerald Lake, Rocky Mountain NP CO
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Dream Lake from the Emerald Lake Trail
Dream Lake from the Emerald Lake Trail
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Longs Peak stands prominently in the distance along the Lake Haiyaha Trail.
Longs Peak stands prominently in the distance a…
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