Near Lake Helene from Bear Lake
Hike to Dream Lake
Near Lake Helene from Bear Lake
Bear Lake.
Near Lake Helene from Bear Lake
A View of Blue
Near Lake Helene from Bear Lake
Enjoyed a late summer lunch facing Hallett Peak at Bear Lake.
Near Lake Helene from Bear Lake
Sunrise reflected from the Bear Lake Ranger Station, the start to many great adventures

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Lake Helene from Bear Lake

4.6 (10 Ratings)
Lake Helene is a beautiful alpine lake situated high above Odessa Lake.
6.2
mi
Distance
1,405
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.18mi
Distance
1,405ft
Elevation Gain
1,405ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
10,701ft
High Point
9,451ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Follow the Bear Lake Connector for less than a half mile to the Odessa Lake Trail Junction and take the trail to the right. The trail climbs above Bear Lake to the Flattop Mountain trail junction. Continue towards Odessa Lake, climbing through forests and meadows. After approximately 3.5 miles from the trailhead, you'll see social trails on your left for Lake Helene. The lake is partially concealed from the trail and the spurs are fairly easy to miss. If you make a sharp hairpin turn north (right) and begin descending, you've passed it.Two Rivers Lake is near treeline, just downstream of Lake Helene. A thick forest and boulder field stand between the main trail and lake, making it easier to hike east from Lake Helene to Two Rivers Lake.

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