Emerald Lake
4.9 mi
Distance
2 hrs 42 min
Time
terrain
892 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.
This trail goes by Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Bear Lake.
This is an alternate route for Dream Lake via Bear Lake Trail.
Public Tracks

Bear Lake Trailhead to Emerald Lake
A toddler hike at around half a mile per hour. We saw a herd of elk as we drove to the trailhead, and we saw a marmot when we reached Emerald Lake. Also zillions of chipmunks and many varieties of birds.
Bear Lake Loop & Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake
CMC's Snowshoe Routes Bear Lake Loop 1 mile Nymph Lake 1 mile Dream Lake 2.2 miles Emerald Lake 3.6 miles