RMNP - Bear Lake TH

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*Rocky Mountain National Park expects entrance delays this summer as the Fall River entrance on the east side will be reduced to one lane. Visitors are encouraged to use the Beaver Meadows entrance. Please note that RMNP will be using a timed entry permit again this year from May 26 - October 22. Plan accordingly. 

For further information and any restrictions see:  List of Hiking Trails - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Here is the link to the closure areas, updated year-round:  Area Closures to Protect Plants & Animals - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Directions to parking lot: Bear Lake Rd - Google Maps

Alternate title data:

Hallett Peak: 10.3 miles - 3293 ft elevation gain

Mount Ottis: 10.6 miles - 3428 ft elevation gain

Flattop Mountain: 8.2 miles - 2870 ft elevation gain

Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, and Lake Haiyaha: 5.25 miles - 1065 ft elevation gain

Emerald Lake: 3.6 miles - 700 ft elevation gain

Nymph Lake Trail: 1.2 miles - 262 ft elevation gain

The Loch, West Glacier Knob, Lake Haiyaha, and Nymph Lake - 5 miles - 1,300 ft elevation gain

Smoke and Dragons Couloir 

Dragon's Tail Couloir: 2 miles - 1,500 ft elevation gain

Lake Helene: 6.4 miles - 1,600 ft elevation gain

Odessa Lake: 8.3 miles - 1,180 ft elevation gain

Ptarmigan Glacier

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Backpacking, Camping, Climbing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Mountaineering, Photography, Snowshoeing
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Land Manager: National Park Service
  Rocky Mountain National Park
• Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 25
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 25