Bear Lake Trailhead, Mountain trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
The trailhead provides direct access to multiple alpine trails, including the route to Bear Lake at an elevation of 9,475 feet in Larimer County.
The Bear Lake trail system emerged during the early development of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915 when naturalists created paths for scientific research.
The area holds deep connections to Native American tribes who utilized these mountain passages for seasonal hunting and gathering across generations.
A shuttle service operates from the Park & Ride to the trailhead during peak seasons, offering convenient transportation when parking spaces reach capacity.
The interconnected trail network allows hikers to combine different paths, creating routes that lead to Emerald Lake, Dream Lake, and Alberta Falls.
Location: Larimer County
Address: Bear Lake Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA 80517
Phone: +19705861206
Website: https://nps.gov/romo
GPS coordinates: 40.31194,-105.64562
Latest update: April 22, 2025 09:21
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