Bear Lake
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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
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Nearby Trails
8.3
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13.3
km
Sky Pond
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
All Clear
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Snowy - Waterfall is icy and slick slick but we managed without any traction the entire trail.
23 days ago
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3.3
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5.4
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Emerald Lake
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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14.0
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22.5
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Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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128
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8.2
mi
13.3
km
Chasm Lake
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
All Clear
Update
13 days ago
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111
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6.0
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9.7
km
Loch Vale
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Some Mud, Icy - little snow until past loch, icy going up the falls and about a foot at sky pond
50 days ago
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5.7
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9.1
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Best of Bear Lake Area Loop
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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5.3
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8.5
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Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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121
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0.6
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1.0
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Bear Lake Trail
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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6.1
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9.9
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Cub Lake Loop
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
Unknown
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3.2
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5.2
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Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail
Estes Park, CO
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Estes Park, CO |
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57
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