Bear Lake Road, Rocky Mountain
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From the Beaver Meadow entrance the Bear Lake Road, a 10mi/16km long branch road, runs past Moraine Park and Glacier Basin to Bear Lake.
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Sprague Lake
Sprague Lake was named for Abner Sprague, an early settler. The Sprague family operated a lodge from 1910 to 1940, introducing visitors to the nearby waters, meadows and trails. At the far end of the lake is a short, half-mile trail that leads to excellent views of the Continental Divide.
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is picturesquely situated among high peaks, from which a variety of magnificent mountain hikes can be undertaken. There is a nature trail round the lake.Bear Lake is situated at an elevation of 9,475 feet.
Bear Lake Trail
The Bear Lake Trail is an easy, 0.6-mile nature trail around Bear Lake. Bear Lake is located at the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park and is a popular destination.
Dream Lake Trail
Above Bear Lake is Dream Lake, sheltering between Flattop Mountain and Hallett Peak.The 1.1-mile hike begins at Bear Lake, and climbs 425 feet to the lake.
Emerald Lake Trail
The moderately strenuous Emerald Lake Trail begins at Bear Lake, and climbs 605 feet to views of Flattop Mountain and Hallett Peak. The round trip distance is 3.6 miles.
Fern Lake Trail
The hike to Fern Lake begins at Bear Lake and is one of the most popular in Rocky Mountain National Park, although a moderately difficult route. Hikers will climb past waterfalls and other stunning scenery.
Flattop Mountain Trail
The Flat Top Mountain Trail is a strenuous 8.8-mile round trip from the north side of Bear Lake. The trail climbs 2,849 feet for panoramic views of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Lake Haiyaha Trail
The hike to Lake Haiyaha begins at the Bear Lake Trailhead and climbs 745 feet to views of Nymph Lake, Bear Lake and Longs Peak. The round trip distance is 4.2 miles.
Nymph Lake Trail
The easy half-mile Nymph Lake Trail begins at Bear Lake, and climbs 225 feet to views of Flattop Mountain and Hallett Peak.
Odessa Lake Trail
From the Bear Lake Trailhead, the hike to Odessa Lake is a moderately difficult, 8.2-mile roundtrip that climbs 1,205 feet.
Bierstadt Lake
Bierstadt Lake is located on a moraine north of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail is quite accessible and provides a moderately strenuous climb up 566 feet through an Aspen forest to the lake.
Glacier Gorge Junction
Glacier Gorge Junction is located just before the end of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Located at an elevation of 9,240 feet, the junction is the starting point for several hiking trails.
Andrews Glacier Trail
Andrews Glacier Trail departs from Glacier Gorge Junction in Rocky Mountain National Park. The 10 mile round trip hike is a strenuous route that climbs 2,460 feet to an elevation of 11,700 feet. The trail offers easy access to the Continental Divide.
Black Lake Trail
The beautiful Black Lake is located along Glacier Gorge in Rocky Mountain National Park. The 9.4-mile round trip hike from Glacier Gorge Junction provides spectacular sights. The hike is physically challenging and can be difficult to traverse year round.
Loch Trail
The Loch Trail is a popular spot in Rocky Mountain National Park, accessible by a scenic hike from Glacier Gorge Junction. Panoramic views, wildflowers, and rock climbing on Cathedral Wall are just a few of the other elements that draw visitors!
Mills Lake Trail
Mills Lake is named for Enos Mills, one of the early naturalists that explored Rocky Mountain National Park. The 5-mile round trip hike to the lake begins at Glacier Gorge Junction and passes Alberta Falls along the way.
Sky Pond Trail
Sky Pond is a beautiful lake, situated below Taylor and Powell Peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park. There is a hike to the lake that departs from Glacier Gorge Junction, and climbs 1,660 feet. The strenuous route is 9.2 miles round trip.
Timberline Falls Trail
From Timberline Falls there are excellent views of The Loch. The falls can be reached via a strenuous, 8 mile round trip hike from Glacier Gorge Junction. The route has an elevation change of 1,210 feet.
Alberta Falls Trail
Alberta Falls Trail is a short hike that begins at Glacier Gorge Junction and climbs to what many call the most beautiful falls in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Moraine Park Museum
The Moraine Park Museum is south of the Beaver Meadows entrance station. Exhibits highlight and explain the park's geology and botany.
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