Bear Lake, Estes Park, Colorado

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Bear lake is an exceedingly popular attraction in RMNP due to it's easy access and stunning natural beauty. Consider a short hike around the lake on the Bear Lake Trail or a longer hike on one of the adjacent trails. Interpretive signs on the trail offer great info about the area's natural and human history.

Short Walk: Park at the Bear Lake Trailhead and follow the Bear Lake Trail around the lake.

Family Friendly: Explore the edges of the Lake while enjoying the guided trail tour that explains the area's history. Water holds an amazing variety of plant and animal life that will pique a child's curiosity.

Gem Type: Lake

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Oct 20, 2024

Anonymous

Sep 2, 2024

Tom Herr

Small lake surrounded by beauty. Went at sunset and had the mountains reflected on the surface. Well maintained trail for the crowds.

Aug 24, 2024

Ashley Didion

Didn't hike around. Just stopped and looked

Aug 18, 2024

Henning Eriksen

Nice

Jun 21, 2024

Haley Svadlenak

Jun 11, 2024

Ashley Santas

Estes Park to RMNP, park and rode shuttle to Bear Lake to hike the trails

Jun 9, 2024

Hy Pearson

May 16, 2024

Thomas Talbot

Apr 24, 2024

Sarah Guertin

Part of the out and back

Nov 5, 2023

Evan Lei

Oct 17, 2023

Bethany Girtler

Oct 9, 2023

Patrick Dwyer

Pretty and short

Sep 25, 2023

Jacob Street

Fall break

Aug 3, 2023

Liz Plotnick-Snay

Our absolute favorite spot!

Aug 3, 2023

Luca Mazzoni

Jul 18, 2023

Ashley Baker

Jul 15, 2023

Benjamin Murken

Jul 9, 2023

Eunjung Lee

First stop. So pretty. Took many pictures

Jun 16, 2023

Jack K

May 25, 2023

Marilyn Cox

Pretty but not as impressive as some of the higher elevation lakes

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