Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge Loop Trails

Estes Park, CO

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Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge Loop Trails

You’ll enjoy a walk through a collage of nature’s best: rainbow-making waterfalls, wildflower-bordered streams, cathedral-like forests, and mountain-mirroring lakes. Little wonder the trails near Bear Lake are Rocky Mountain National Park’s most popular. A camera is almost essential for this venture. Crowds can be avoided by starting the hike early in the morning.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityEstes Park
Length6.1 mi
Skill LevelEasy and moderate, respectively, for children
DurationDay hike
SeasonLate June to October
Trailhead Elevation9,475 ft
Top Elevation10,220 ft
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