This short hike pays off big with incredible views of Dream Lake and a mountain-top back drop. From the eastern shore of Dream Lake, you can take in the stunning view of Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain separated by the Tyndall Gorge. On a still day, the glassy surface of the lake reflects this magnificent backdrop making for great photo opportunities.
Short Hike: Just short of 1.5 miles from the Bear Lake TH on the Dream Lake Trail.
Family Friendly: Minimal elevation gain, paved path during summer months.
Gem Type: Lake
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8.3 mi
13.3 km
Sky Pond
Estes Park, CO
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8.3 mi 13.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
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177
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3.3 mi
5.4 km
Emerald Lake
Estes Park, CO
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3.3 mi 5.4 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Snow is shallow for the majority of the hike. 0.8 miles in snow drift can get pretty deep. Difficult to follow trail at times
17 days ago
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207
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5.3 mi
8.5 km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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5.3 mi 8.5 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Icy - Some wet, some dry patches; rather icy from compacted snow in the half mile before Calypso Falls.
49 days ago
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74
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14.2 mi
22.8 km
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Estes Park, CO
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14.2 mi 22.8 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Lots of fresh snow. Not sure the route conditions beyond keyhole. Snow shoes recommended. Ice axe and crampons beyond keyhole
39 days ago
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63
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5.7 mi
9.1 km
Best of Bear Lake Area Loop
Estes Park, CO
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5.7 mi 9.1 km | Estes Park, CO |
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69
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8.2 mi
13.3 km
Chasm Lake
Estes Park, CO
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8.2 mi 13.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Lots of fresh snow. Not sure the route conditions beyond keyhole. Snow shoes recommended. Ice axe and crampons beyond keyhole
39 days ago
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56
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Cub Lake Loop
Estes Park, CO
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Trail is 100% packed snow with occasional patches of ice. Highly recommend micro spikes or crampons
19 days ago
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51
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Loch Vale
Estes Park, CO
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
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40
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8.5 mi
13.6 km
Bear Lake TH to Fern Lake TH
Estes Park, CO
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8.5 mi 13.6 km | Estes Park, CO |
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36
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0.6 mi
1.0 km
Bear Lake Trail
Estes Park, CO
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0.6 mi 1.0 km | Estes Park, CO |
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43
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