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Larimer County

Bear Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Sprague Lake

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United States
Colorado
Larimer County

Bear Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Sprague Lake

Hard

4.8

(1911)

17,923

hikers

Bear Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Sprague Lake

05:44

18.6km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Rocky Mountain Wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.45 km

Bear Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Lake is a very popular place because – in addition to its beauty – it is very easily accessible. A path leads all around this glacial lake.

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2

5.51 km

View of Nymph Lake and the mountains

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From this side you have a beautiful view over the lake and the mountain.

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6.36 km

Dream Lake

Lake

4

7.04 km

Emerald Lake

Highlight • Lake

Emerald Lake is the third of three beautiful alpine lakes if you come from the Bear Lake Trailhead with Nymph Lake being the first and Dream Lake being the second …

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8.60 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

9.48 km

Lake Haiyaha

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Lake with an exceptionally beautiful light blue color.
Unfortunately it's usually very overcrowded.

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7

12.3 km

Great viewpoint

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Great vantage point with a wonderful view. The smooth stones are ideal for a picnic.

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8

12.9 km

Glacier Creek and Waterfall

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Great view of Glacier Creek with a waterfall.

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9

13.5 km

Alberta Falls

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This is one of the most accessible waterfalls in whole Rocky Mountain National Park. Therefore, it is also one of the most popular ones. To get to Alberta Falls start …

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10

14.2 km

Glacier Gorge Trail

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Medium effort trail through alpine forests, along running streams and picturesque waterfalls. Come in autumn to see a perfect Indian summer. This trail becomes more and more secluded the farther you go.

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

2.30 km

646 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,120 m)

Lowest point (2,690 m)

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