Tag: Hallett Peak

Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes (Rocky Mountain National Park, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Rocky Mountain National Park5 Comments

The 1.8 mi. (one-way) hike to Emerald Lake is a Rocky Mountain NP classic: excellent mountain views, wildflowers, and flowing rapids, interrupted only by the serenity of three high-altitude lakes (four, if you include Bear). The final leg, from Dream to Emerald Lakes, is particularly spectacular. The downside, of course, is that the relative ease …

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Bear Lake Loop (Rocky Mountain National Park, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Easy Hikes, Rocky Mountain National Park1 Comment

Many family trips to Rocky Mountain National Park begin with a short jaunt around peaceful Bear Lake, located on an elevated shelf above Glacier Creek at the foot of Flattop Mountain (12,324’) and Hallett Peak (12,713’). It is not often that a pristine body of water nestled up near the timberline is so easily accessible …

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