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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.
Family Friendly: Explore the edges of the Lake while enjoying the guided trail tour that explains the area's history. Water holds an amazing variety of plant and animal life that will pique a child's curiosity.
Gem Type: Lake
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
8.3
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13.3
km
Sky Pond
Difficult
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Difficult
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321
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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 |
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365
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14.0
mi
22.5
km
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Difficult
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Difficult
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Unknown
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131
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8.2
mi
13.3
km
Chasm Lake
Difficult
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Difficult
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Unknown
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111
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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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Unknown
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87
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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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Unknown
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137
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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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Unknown
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121
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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 |
Unknown
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87
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6.1
mi
9.9
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Cub Lake Loop
Intermediate
Estes Park, CO
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Intermediate
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73
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3.2
mi
5.2
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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57
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