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Balanced Rock Loop via Gem Lake Trail

based on 39 tracks & routes #67 hike out of 227 in
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7.9 mi
Distance
4 hrs 4 min
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terrain
1,037 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to Balanced Rock in Rocky Mountain National Park.

This trail goes by Gem Lake.

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ericasp 3 years ago
RMNP Gem Lake + Twin Owls
With Marci, Olivia, Cor, Abby Yackley, and Keaton Voyles
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