Gem Lake – Lumpy Ridge Trailhead loop from Estes Park

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Gem Lake – Lumpy Ridge Trailhead loop from Estes Park

Moderate

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Gem Lake – Lumpy Ridge Trailhead loop from Estes Park

03:13

10.1km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rocky Mountain Wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 km

Viewpoint

4.51 km

Gem Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very pretty high-altitude lake that lives up to its name with the pretty reflections of the sky and the surrounding mountains.

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6.97 km

The Twin Owls are prominent rock formations visible along most of the Lumpy Ridge Trail. As you loop around from this point, you can get a great close-up view of them. There are also some rock climbing trails that scale up them at this point if you are prepared for climbing.

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7.97 km

Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead begins your hike along Lumpy Ridge Trail or Gem Lake Trail and features access to Twin Owls, Gem Lake, and Balanced Rock. There are bathrooms and parking here as well.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

2.25 km

597 m

288 m

Surfaces

6.66 km