Trail Description:

The Emerald Lake hike starts right from the Bear Lake Trailhead, situated close to the end of Bear Lake Road.

From Bear Lake, the trail proceeds with a climb thru to Nymph Lake. Proceeding from here, at around 1.1 miles from the trail point, you will get to a junction that leads to Lake Haiyaha.

To keep up with the route to Emerald Lake, you should turn right & walk thru to the foot of Dream Lake. Once gone past Dream Lake, at around 1.8 miles & 10,110 ft elevation, you will reach Emerald Lake. Enjoy the view!

How Difficult is the Emerald Lake Hike?

Trail Location:                Bear Lake

Roundtrip Length:                      3.5 Miles

Trailhead Elevation:                   9475 Feet

Total Elevation Gain:                 650 Feet

Avg. Elev Gain / Mile:                367 Feet

Highest Elevation:                      10,110 Feet

Trail Difficulty Rating:                Easy

Parking Lot Lat/Long                   40.31196, -105.64581