Stephanie W.
10/30/2025
Emerald lake is one of the stars of RMNP. Its a stunning place to hike to year round, and it's pretty moderate as a hike so it's accessible to most people. I personally prefer the lake in winter...
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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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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...
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...
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...
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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