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Gem Lake

based on 4 tracks & routes #156 hike out of 250 in
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8.7 mi
Distance
4 hrs 42 min
Time
terrain
1,316 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.

This trail goes by Balanced Rock, Gem Lake, and Gem Lake Trailhead.

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