Bear Lake, Estes Park, Colorado

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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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Nov 5, 2023

Evan Lei

Oct 17, 2023

Bethany Girtler

Oct 9, 2023

Patrick Dwyer

Pretty and short

Sep 25, 2023

Jacob Street

Fall break

Aug 3, 2023

Liz Plotnick-Snay

Our absolute favorite spot!

Aug 3, 2023

Luca Mazzoni

Jul 18, 2023

Ashley Baker

Jul 15, 2023

Benjamin Murken

Jul 9, 2023

Eunjung Lee

First stop. So pretty. Took many pictures

Jun 16, 2023

Jack K

May 25, 2023

Marilyn Cox

Pretty but not as impressive as some of the higher elevation lakes

Mar 9, 2023

Pat Murray

Here

Jan 16, 2023

Bryan Adam

Oct 14, 2022

Cayden Geyer

Oct 12, 2022

Melissa Francis

Oct 10, 2022

Juan Nava

Sep 22, 2022

Tom Franks

walked around the lake early on a rainy day

Aug 30, 2022

Amber Foley

As the sun dropped behind the mountains. Amazing view

Aug 24, 2022

Rosie Betenbaugh

Aug 17, 2022

Alex Butch

Very cool. Got lucky with a nearby parking spot

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