Nymph Lake, Dream Lake and Emerald Lake via Emerald Lake Trail
The hike along the Emerald Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a delightful progression through stunning alpine scenery. Starting at Nymph Lake, hikers are greeted with a peaceful, forest-framed setting, where reflections of towering peaks can be seen in the calm waters. The path then leads to Dream Lake, with its impressive views of Hallett Peak, before ascending further to Emerald Lake, framed by rugged cliffs and the glacial beauty of Tyndall Gorge. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake
- Distance: 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 669 ft
- Maximum elevation: 10,151 ft
- Elevation loss: 656 ft
- Minimum elevation: 9,478 ft
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Name: Nymph Lake, Dream Lake and Emerald Lake via Emerald Lake Trail GPS track, route, trail
Start: Bear Lake Road, Larimer County, Colorado, United States (40.31188 -105.64563)
End: Bear Lake / Glacier Gorge Trail, Larimer County, Colorado, United States (40.31161 -105.64620)
Coordinates: 40.30873 -105.66675 40.31196 -105.64562
Topography: Larimer County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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