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Rocky Mountain U.S National Park Service Rocky Mountain U.S. Department of the Interior Rocky Mountain National Park Bear Lake Summer Trail Guide Welcome to a wilderness of lakes, waterfalls, and magnificent peaks. Use this map and guide to plan a safe, enjoyable trip. RIDE THE The Bear Lake area is very busy, especially in hassle of dealing with traffic and searching for Shuttle summer and on fall weekends. Parking often parking. fills by early morning. Roads are congested. Detailed schedules and maps are available The park’s free shuttle bus is here to help! You in the park newspaper, park visitor can ride the shuttle to stunning destinations centers, at park bus stops, and at and popular trailheads, all while avoiding the go.nps.gov/RockyShuttle. Tips for a Never Feed or Approach Wildlife Bring the Right Gear Great Hike Keep yourself and Rocky’s wildlife safe: 3 Bring waterproof outer layers and extra lay- • Obey wildlife closures. ers for warmth. • Keep a safe distance. If you cause an animal 3 Wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. to move or change behavior, you are too Sunlight can damage your eyes and skin, close! Approaching an animal puts you at even on cloudy days. risk and may cause it stress, leading to dis- 3 Pack extra water and snacks. Don’t drink ease and illness. from streams or lakes without treating the • Never feed wildlife, including birds and water. chipmunks. 3 Carry a map and compass or GPS. Know Pay Attention to Altitude how to use them. High elevations can cause altitude sickness 3 Wear sturdy footwear with good ankle sup- and may aggravate existing health conditions. port and a treaded sole. Use caution. Take time to acclimatize to the park’s high altitude before attempting strenu- 3 Don’t rely on cell phones. Many areas have ous hikes. Rest, drink lots of fluids, eat salty no service. snacks, and start with easy hikes. Stay Safe and Practice Good Etiquette • Pets are prohibited on all Rocky Even on cloudy days, ultraviolet radiation Mountain National Park trails, tun- can be intense at altitude. Protect yourself by dra, and meadows areas. There are pet- wearing a hat, sunglasses with UV protection, friendly hikes outside the park, and nearby and sunscreen. communities have boarding facilities and veterinary clinics. To learn more, visit Watch the Weather: It changes quickly! go.nps.gov/RockyPets. Thunderstorms are common in summer and • Stay together! Keep everyone, including are dangerous. Plan your day to be below children, with the group. treeline by early afternoon. If you see building storm clouds, head back to the trailhead. If • Stay on the trail. Shortcutting causes caught in a lightning storm, get below treeline. erosion. • In the Bear Lake Corridor, strollers are It might be summer, but expect snow, gusty allowed only on the nature trails around winds, and cold temperatures at any time. Sprague and Bear lakes. Always carry storm gear, even if the sky is clear when you start your hike. Carry layers of windproof clothing. If the weather turns, you’ll be glad to have them. For More Park Information ..................................................... (970) 586-1206 or www.nps.gov/romo Information Trail Ridge Road Status ........................................... (970) 586-1222 Emergencies ........................................................... 911. Tell the dispatcher you are in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado BL-S 05-2017 Trail Ridge Road Upper Beaver Meadows to Alpine VC and Grand Lake, CO To Beaver Meadows 36 Estes Park Bear Lake Corridor Trails Entrance Station Moraine Park Beaver Meadows Campground Visitor Center To Lake Helene To Bierstadt Lake 0.5mi 2.0mi \ 3.2km 2.0mi \ 3.2km Fern Lake 0.8km Cub Lake Bear Lake Moraine Park Fern Lake 0.8mi Area Trails 1.3km Discovery Center 0.3mi 0.5km 1.7mi To Moraine Park 2.7km To Flattop Mtn and Trail Ridge Rd 0.3mi 0.5km MORAINE PARK 0.4mi 3.5mi Bear Lake Loop The 2.0mi 0.6km 5.6km 0.5mi Pool 3.2km 0.8km 0.2mi 0.4mi 0.3km 2.0mi Bear Lake Bear Lake 3.2km 0.6km Road 9475ft 2.2mi Fern 1.0mi ake 66 2888m Trailhead 1.6km Steep Mountain r L Spruce 0.9mi 3.5km Falls Cub Lake 9538ft ea Tuxedo Park Lake 1.4km 2907m B 1.5mi Loomis 2.4km Hollowell Lake Nymph Fern 1.7mi Park Lake Lake 2.7km Mount Wuh Gabletop 10761ft 0.4mi Mountain 3280m Glacier Gorge 11939ft 0.5mi 0.6km 0.7mi To Dream Lake 3639m 1.1km East 0.6mi \ 1.0km 0.8km Trailhead Park & Ride Odessa 1.1mi Glacier Basin Portal 0.3mi Lake 1.8km Bierstadt Campground 0.5km To Sprague Lake 1.5mi 1.1mi 2.4km North Lake 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 Kilometers 1.9mi Knobtop 1.8km 3.1km Mountain Bierstadt 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 Miles To Alberta Falls 12331ft 2.0mi 1.3mi 0.5mi \ 0.8km 3758m 3.2km 0.7mi 2.1km Lake 1.1km 1.5mi 2.4km To n Notchtop BEAR LAKE AREA a Mountain Lake Two Rivers 1.4mi h 12129ft Lake See detail upper left u Helene 2.3km 3697m DESTINATION Unpaved road t 3.5mi Sprague DISTANCE ELEVATION GAIN u 5.6km Lake T 0.5mi mi km ft m r 1.9mi a 0.8km 3.1km i Alberta Falls 0.8 1.3 160 49 Trail (horse/hiker) l 0.6mi 1.9mi Flattop Mtn 3.1km Bear Lake Loop 0.5 0.8 20 6 12324ft Emerald Dream 1.0km 3756m Lake Trail (hiker only) Lake Bierstadt Lake 1.6 2.6 566 173 d a l l G o r 0.7mi l y n g e i T 1.1km 0.5mi a 0.8km Black Lake 5.0 8.0 1,380 421 r 1.1mi T To Longs Peak 0.7mi Trail distances Hallett Peak 3.4km 0.5mi t Ranger Station Cub Lake 2.3 3.7 540 165 1.1km e 12713ft 0.8km l n 3875m I Alberta Lake 2.1mi Dream Lake 1.1 1.8 425 130 0.9mi 2.3mi h 3.4km Trailhead t Haiyaha 1.4km Falls r 3.0mi 3.7km n Emerald Lake 1.8 2.9 605 184 o y o 4.8km N a n 0.5mi s C 0.8km Fern Lake 3.8 6.1 1,375 419 Shuttle stop a o C h Flattop Mountain 4.4 7.1 2,849 868 0.9mi 1.4km 0.6mi Otis Peak 1.0km Lake Haiyaha 2.1 3.4 745 227 Information 12486ft 3806m 0.6mi To Longs Peak Half Mtn Ranger Station Lake Helene 2.9 4.7 1,215 370 1.3mi 1.0km The Loch 11482ft 2.1km 0.4mi 3500m Mills Lake 2.8 4.5 750 229 Picnic area Mills 0.6km E Lake Nymph Lake 0.5 0.8 225 69 Andrews L A Campground Tarn 0.8mi V Andrews G Sky Pond 4.9 7.9 1,650 503 1.3km Timberline Jewel Glacier L Falls Lake A Sprague Lake Loop 0.5 0.8 20 6 C Parking I H Thatchtop E The Loch 3.1 5.0 990 302 C Lake of R 12668ft O L Glass 3861m North 2.2 mi The Pool 1.7 2.7 245 75 Restrooms 3.5 km Sky Pond Shelf 0 0.5 1 Kilometer Taylor Peak G 13153ft Lake O 4009m R 0 0.5 1 Mile All Glacier Gorge trails can be accessed from Solitude G Bear Lake. Add 0.1 miles to trail distance. Lake E To Black Lake.
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