Black Lake Trail [CLOSED]
Difficult

Black Lake Trail [CLOSED]

Estes Park, Colorado

9.7 mi

Distance

2,549 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 3m

Est. Time

0.0

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About This Trail

RMNP has an entrance fee. The trail starts at the Bear Lake parking lot, but you can save a mile by starting at the Glacier Gorge parking lot. The first half mile is a descent to the Glacier Gorge parking lot, after which you regain altitude. You can get to the entrance of Glacier Gorge at an intersection where you turn left after passing Glacier Knobs on your right. You reach Mills Lake at 2.5 miles, then Jewel Lake at 2.2 miles, and finally Black Lake at 3.8 miles. The views are wonderful all along the gorge, with some of the prettiest spots at Mills Lake and Black Lake.

Trail Details

Out & Back

Route Type

Dirt

Surface

No Dogs

Dog Policy

Yes

Kid Friendly

No

Permit Required

Elevation Profile

Min:2,835 ft
Max:3,250 ft
777 ft
777 ft
2,835 ft2,973 ft3,112 ft3,250 ft0.0 mi2.4 mi4.8 mi7.3 mi9.7 mi

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