Gem Lake – Twin Owls loop from The Stanley Hotel

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Colorado

Larimer County

Gem Lake – Twin Owls loop from The Stanley Hotel

Hard

4.6

(6080)

14,417

runners

Gem Lake – Twin Owls loop from The Stanley Hotel

00:57

6.20km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Rocky Mountain Wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

563 m

Viewpoint

2.54 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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5.01 km

Twin Owls

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

Tip by

6.00 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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6.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

290 m