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

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Bear Lake Trail

4.2 (89 Ratings)
A short loop that circumnavigates beautiful Bear Lake.
0.7
mi
Distance
29
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
ADA accessibility: This is hard packed gravel and grades can be moderately steep. Consider this a moderately accessible trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.69mi
Distance
29ft
Elevation Gain
29ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
9,497ft
High Point
9,451ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This short trail loops all the way around Bear Lake. Bear Lake Loop is a very level, easy traveling trail that would be accessible to almost anyone. Park at the Bear Lake trailhead or take the shuttle bus. Given the easy access to this trail, it sees a volume of traffic, especially in the summer.

Route Conditions

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