Bear Lake Trailhead
Bear Lake Trailhead
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Hilary
Rochester, MN7 inlägg
nov. 2023 • Ensam
My hike started at the Bear Lake Trailhead. From there, I hiked the Dream Lake - Lake Haiyaha Trail to Emerald Lake. The trails were really busy, especially near Bear Lake. The temps were in the mid to upper 20’s F. There was packed snow and ice on the trail. I rented micro spikes from a local mountain supply store. Well worth it. Spectacular hike!!
Skriftlig 23 november 2023
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Margaret H
Warrington, PA5 inlägg
aug. 2023 • Familj
We started the morning at Sprague Lake to watch the sunrise and fortunate enough to see a moose herd eating in the lake. Then we adventured to Bear Lake and hiked past Alberta Falls to Mills and Jewel Lakes. It’s a 6+ mile uphill hike with some rocky trails but worth the effort. We were also fortunate to see a herd of elk at the tip of a jewel Lake. The round trip hike took us about 3hr and we walk at a relatively brisk pace. The views are spectacular!
Skriftlig 25 augusti 2023
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jbwhitehouse
Dallas, TX1 834 inlägg
aug. 2023
We really loved this hike around Bear Lake. At the trailhead are explanatory signs, The walk around is very easy and level.
Skriftlig 22 augusti 2023
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1 104 inlägg
aug. 2022 • Familj
This is the trailhead that you should choose if you are short on time at the Park. A lot of nice and interesting trails / sites radiate from this trailhead. Parking here gets filled up very early, so use the Park & Ride service take the free bus here.
Skriftlig 31 oktober 2022
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boilerbc
Harrisonburg, VA28 inlägg
juli 2022 • Familj
Nice trail to Emerald Lake. Uphill quite a bit but some great scenery, some of the best on the east side. I think Dream Lake is the best in that 3 lake series. Fairly heavily trafficked.
Skriftlig 31 juli 2022
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Kelly B
Iowa4 350 inlägg
juli 2022 • Familj
This hike is mostly flat (one short section does have an incline) , and is really pretty. We visited later in the day (6 p.m.), and at that point it was not super crowded.
Skriftlig 27 juli 2022
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Adventurers11805
Charlotte, NC215 inlägg
maj 2022
Awesome short hike, recommend early morning visit either by car or shuttle bus. We saw some ladies hiking in flip flops - bad idea especially if you take trail to Victoria Falls. Walking stick was very helpful. Snow still on trail late May. It may not melt til late June. The views of snowy peaks and the lake were awesome😃
Skriftlig 28 maj 2022
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Dale B
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States43 inlägg
juli 2021
We parked at the Stop and Ride and took the shuttle which eliminated having to worry about whether there was parking available at the Bear Lake parking lot. Shuttles run frequently. Note: even though masks are required, not everyone wore them, so take that into consideration because there is no limitations on number of folks on the bus.
We thoroughly enjoyed this easy hike around this beautiful lake with striking views! Expect to share this trail with lots of other visitors.
We thoroughly enjoyed this easy hike around this beautiful lake with striking views! Expect to share this trail with lots of other visitors.
Skriftlig 12 juli 2021
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Steve5863
Avon, OH13 020 inlägg
okt. 2019
Bear Lake Trailhead is the starting point for many of RMNP’s most popular hikes including the easy 0.5 mile (0.8k) loop around Bear Lake, the 3.6 mile (5.8k) roundtrip hike to Emerald Lake that also passes by Nymph and Dream Lakes, and the 2.0 mile (3.2k) roundtrip to the powerful Alberta Falls, passing through many aspen groves.
Other popular hikes from this trailhead include Bierstadt Lake (4.0 miles/6.4k roundtrip), Lake Haiyaha (4.4 miles/7.1k roundtrip), the long climb up Flattop Mountain (8.8 miles/14.2k roundtrip) and Fern Lake (9.7 miles/15.6k roundtrip).
The trailhead also has a booth with rangers to provide assistance and trail guides, pit toilets and a fair amount of parking; however, the trails are so popular, parking is often a challenge and one may find they need to park at the remote parking site about 3.0 miles (4.8k) away and be shuttled on a bus to the trailhead. If you would like to find parking at the trailhead and avoid the worst of the crowds arrive very early or later in the day, preferably midweek. I had no trouble finding parking midweek arriving once around 5pm and another time about 30 minutes after sunrise.
Other popular hikes from this trailhead include Bierstadt Lake (4.0 miles/6.4k roundtrip), Lake Haiyaha (4.4 miles/7.1k roundtrip), the long climb up Flattop Mountain (8.8 miles/14.2k roundtrip) and Fern Lake (9.7 miles/15.6k roundtrip).
The trailhead also has a booth with rangers to provide assistance and trail guides, pit toilets and a fair amount of parking; however, the trails are so popular, parking is often a challenge and one may find they need to park at the remote parking site about 3.0 miles (4.8k) away and be shuttled on a bus to the trailhead. If you would like to find parking at the trailhead and avoid the worst of the crowds arrive very early or later in the day, preferably midweek. I had no trouble finding parking midweek arriving once around 5pm and another time about 30 minutes after sunrise.
Skriftlig 29 september 2020
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Tri_Girl22
St. Paul40 inlägg
sep. 2020
Parking was a nightmare. and this was during the limited admission COVID time period. Couldn't find parking, over and over, and did not want to stand in 1/2 mile line to get onto a bus with many other people. Just not worth it. If you want to relive finding a parking spot near a mall two weeks before Christmas, then try this trailhead parking area.
They do have unisex bathrooms that are pit toilets and very smelly, but we never had to wait and there was TP and hand sanitizer in each one.
The rangers are very friendly to chat with near the trail entrance. The "hike" to bear lake is paved and about 5 minutes with hundreds of ppl.
They do have unisex bathrooms that are pit toilets and very smelly, but we never had to wait and there was TP and hand sanitizer in each one.
The rangers are very friendly to chat with near the trail entrance. The "hike" to bear lake is paved and about 5 minutes with hundreds of ppl.
Skriftlig 21 september 2020
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Averi F
7 inlägg
Are there a lot of butterflies on this trail? Can you go off trail to photograph them?
sunnygrl98
Texas127 inlägg
Do I need to arrive super early on a Tuesday morning also? I read a lot of reviews that talk about parking lots filling up quickly. Is that every day or just mostly on the weekends? (Going mid-August)
Daryll J
Lincoln, Nebraska1 inlägg
Hi, about how long does it take to hike from Bear Lake to Mills Lake and back?
Mike G
Palm Harbor, FL1 inlägg
Hi, what will the weather here be like at the end of March? Will it be open to visitors or do the roads get closed leading to Bear Lake? Do you think there will still be snow? Can you tell I live in Florida? :)
Mike G
Palm Harbor, FL1 inlägg
Hi. Is the hike around Bear Lake fairly easy for a family with two small kids ages 2 and 5? Is it paved? Thanks.
RxT
Missouri205 inlägg
Hi. The Bear Lake Trail would be a wonderful place for the kids to hike. I don't believe it was paved, but it's very flat with plenty of opportunities for the best family pictures! Keep track of them of course, but let them explore. You'll love it. The Rocky Mountain Nat'l park has a twitter page I believe where you can keep track of the crown level. The parking lot fills up fast, and you may have to park in Estes Park Garage and take the free trolley. We did.
LoneFlower1
Austin, TX475 inlägg
Starting at Bear Lake...is it one loop to Emerald and back, or is it an in and out trail?
Donna0930
Lakewood, CO20 inlägg
Out and back.
illbecavalier
Manila, Filippinerna
How long does it usually take to finish this trail?
Amanda
Iowa125 inlägg
It's a half mile. Less than 30 min, if you stop to take pictures.
Jay C
Streamwood, IL20 inlägg
If you ride the shuttle bus from Estes Park do you still have to pay an entrance fee?
Amanda
Iowa125 inlägg
We entered the park and took the shuttle from the park and ride lot. Only paid the $20/car.
I would imagine you would still have to pay an entrance fee. No one gets into the park without passing through the entrance gates.
Rene
Rio Claro, SP
Hello! I'm planning a trip in the first week of may, what should I expect from the weather? Will the trails still icy? Temperatures? And is it crowded during week days during that time? Tks.
aerofaze
Colorado Springs, Colorado565 inlägg
Springtime in the Rockies is highly unpredictable. In Colorado at that time of year, especially in the mountains, we never know if we'll get a summery day or get blasted by a blizzard until about 4 days out. Spring around here is when you really need to be prepared for all weather and conditions in terms of clothing and gear.
Even if the weather is nice, the trails will probably be muddy; at higher elevations, they will probably be ice-packed.
As far as crowds, you PROBABLY won't run into them so much during "mud season" because Trail Ridge Road will still be closed at that time. I usually expect April until mid-May to be the slowest time of year in general for Colorado tourist activities (with the exception being the Great Sand Dunes National Park - the weather is somewhat more predictable and pleasant during the spring in that part of the state).
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