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A short trail to stunning views across a beautiful alpine lake.


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Miles

0.7

KM

99%

Runnable

10,014' 3,052 m

High

9,971' 3,039 m

Low

53' 16 m

Up

12' 4 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

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Features Lake · Views

Description

The trail parallels the eastern side of the creek before crossing to the other side over a log bridge. After about 300 yards, you reach Odessa Lake with breathtaking views of Little Matterhorn and Topnotch Mountain. The trail continues for another quarter mile along the western shore of the lake.

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Tilman Giese

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in Bear Lake

#6488

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#12

in Bear Lake

#452

in Colorado

#6,488

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Little Matterhorn prominently looming over Odessa Lake.
Oct 20, 2025 near Estes Park, CO
Approaching Odessa Lake
Oct 20, 2025 near Estes Park, CO
Lake Odessa
May 4, 2015 near Estes Park, CO

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