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Dream Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Dream Lake

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Dream Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Dream Lake

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(2459)

5,845

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Dream Lake – Emerald Lake loop from Dream Lake

02:29

8.00km

310m

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: March 16, 2026

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Rocky Mountain Wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

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986 m

View of Nymph Lake and the mountains

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From this side you have a beautiful view over the lake and the mountain.

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2

1.54 km

Bridge over a creek

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The bridge isn't anything great, but you have a nice view of the stream.

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1.61 km

Dream Lake

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Great mountain lake with a wonderful color. Lots of great photo opportunities right along the way.

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2.27 km

Little waterfall

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Small waterfall with a great backdrop on the edge of the trail.

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2.55 km

Emerald Lake

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Emerald Lake is the third of three beautiful alpine lakes if you come from the Bear Lake Trailhead with Nymph Lake being the first and Dream Lake being the second …

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4.07 km

Viewpoint Glacier Knobs

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Great vantage point.

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4.46 km

Chaos Creek

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Beautiful, varied section of path with great views.

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4.99 km

Lake Haiyaha

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Lake with an exceptionally beautiful light blue color.
Unfortunately it's usually very overcrowded.

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8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.99 km

Surfaces

6.44 km

1.29 km

172 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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-7°C

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