Fern Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park • Estes Park, Colorado
moderateout and back
7.8
Miles
1,370
Elevation Gain (ft)
5
Hours
9,530
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
A longer alternative to the crowded Bear Lake corridor. The trail follows the Big Thompson River through Moraine Park, passes The Pool and Fern Falls, and climbs to subalpine Fern Lake. Quieter than Emerald Lake even in peak season.
Trail Highlights
Fern Falls on the way up
The Pool river feature
Subalpine Fern Lake
Moraine Park meadows
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Larimer
Nearest City:Estes Park
Parking Pass:National Park Pass
Dog-Friendly:No
Kid-Friendly:No
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