Moderate
3.4 mi
Distance
1,138 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 38m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
The Gem Lake is a great hike and has amazing views of Estes Park. The hike starts just outside of Estes. You can park in the lot on Lumpy Ridge Road.
Trail Details
Out & Back
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
No Dogs
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:2,401 ft
Max:2,715 ft
347 ft
347 ft
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Trail Conditions
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Nearby Trails
More trails near Gem Lake Trail [CLOSED]Black Canyon, Dark Mountain, Cow Creek, Gem Lake Loop [CLOSED]
17.2 km
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![Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge Loop [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge Loop [CLOSED]
2.6 km5.0
Easy
Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge Loop [CLOSED]
2.6 km
Easy
McGregor Ranch Trail
4.0 km
Easy
Gem Lake Trail and Lumpy Ridge Loop [CLOSED]
7.1 km
Moderate
Gem Trail to Balanced Rock [CLOSED]
11.3 km
Moderate
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