RMNP - Five Lakes Loop - Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha

Note:  RMNP restricts usage, parking, and entry depending on season and trailhead location. See the CMC Trip Planning Guide with a compact list of parking and entry requirements, alerts, and closures, permitting, and general guidance. More general and contact information can be found at the RMNP website.

Starting at the Bear Lake TH, moderately challenging 7.5 mile loop visiting 5 lakes as well as Alberta Falls. Could be shortened into a 4 lakes loop by skipping the loop around Bear Lake or the out & back to Emerald Lake.  Summer or Winter hiking possible. If the loop is attempted in the winter months, will need good traction devices and snowshoes depending upon conditions. Rocky Mountain National Park is open year-round. 

Here is a link to the loop on COTREX.   Official Maps are here. 

• Suitable Activities: Hiking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast
• View avalanche forecast.

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Length: 7.5 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,525 ft
• High Point: 10,228 ft

• Land Manager: National Park Service
  Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Area
• Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12