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Gem Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

The Gem Lake Trail offers an enjoyable hike through varied terrain, taking visitors past grassy meadows, shaded forests, and rocky outcroppings. Once at Gem Lake, hikers are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including Lumpy Ridge's granite formations, and can explore the lake's tranquil waters framed by large boulders. The route provides numerous opportunities for exploration, from scrambling up nearby granite domes to enjoying the vistas of Estes Valley and the snow-capped Rockies. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 4.7 Km
  • Elevation gain: 304 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,692 m
  • Elevation loss: 304 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,393 m

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  • Distance: 4.7 Km
  • Elevation gain: 304 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,692 m
  • Elevation loss: 304 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,393 m

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Name: Gem Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Lumpy Ridge Trail Head, Gem Lake Trail, Larimer County, Colorado, 80517, United States (40.39661 -105.51270)

End: Lumpy Ridge Trail Head, Gem Lake Trail, Larimer County, Colorado, 80517, United States (40.39660 -105.51271)

Coordinates: 40.39660 -105.51310 40.40987 -105.50372

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Gem Lake

United States > Colorado > Larimer County

Rocky Mountain National Park. #Hiking #Lake #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 323 m • Maximum elevation: 2,712 m