Rocky Mountain - 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.

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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.