Emerald Lake

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[1 - 4999] Bear Lake Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517

Emerald Lake, nestled in the picturesque town of Estes Park, Colorado, is a serene body of water surrounded by towering pine trees and rugged mountain peaks.

Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic trail that encircles the lake, taking in the breathtaking views and perhaps spotting some local wildlife along the way.

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Shaun D.
7/12/2025

Absolutely stunning lake! Definitely come here in the evening if you want to see wildlife! We saw 3 HUGE elk bucks, and one massive one who sat right next to the trail and kept posing for us. We...

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Alyssa A.
6/28/2025

Our goal was to hike to Emerald Lake, and let me tell you... It was 100% worth it. On this 3.6 mile roundtrip hike, you'll also encounter Nymph Lake and Dream Lake. While they're both beautiful in...

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Travis T.
3/6/2025

After spending a part of my morning at Bear Lake, I decided to do this hike to Emerald Lake the second part of the day. This hike starts at the beginning of the Bear Lake trailhead and is 1.8...

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Ashlyn R.
6/19/2025

This hike is our favorite. We took our 5 month old and he did great. It does get very busy, but so so awesome!

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Boon C.
10/22/2023

Nice challenge trail. The trail round trip is 3.16 miles. The elevation gain 702 feet. To me is very challenge due we are at sea level of 10,100 feet. Since stop and visit the other two lake along...

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