Rocky Mountain National Park | Bierstadt Lake Trail | The Journey
The Journey is in Rocky Mountain National Park and we are hiking Bierstadt Lake Trail! It is a 3.5-mile loop in the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. We get there and hike through a snowstorm and make it to the frozen Bierstadt lake. It was a blast exploring this beautiful landscape. After our hike, we make our way to St. Vrain State Park outside of Denver and explore downtown Denver for the evening. Don't miss our awesome adventure.
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4 BEST DAY HIKES IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK | Everything You Need to Know [WILDLIFE & CAMPING]
Hiking and Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park was an absolutely incredible 4 day experience! Every day was a unique and inspiring new destination that left us at a complete loss for words! We had an absolute blast, and you will too if you follow our 4 day itinerary!
VIDEO TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:16 - Day 1 - Hiking to Bierstadt Lake and a nature walk around Sprague Lake
2:19 - We saw a moose!!
5:15 - Day 2 - Hiking to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake
6:55 - Day 3 - Hiking to Bear Lake and Alberta Falls and a nature walk through Moraine Park
9:05 - Day 4 - Hiking a loop to Fern Lake, Fern Falls & Cub Lake and a nature walk through another part of Moraine Park!
10:45 - Bonus Hike up Lily Mountain just outside Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stop 1 - #bierstadtlake
Bierstadt Lake is about a 4 mile round-trip hike, about 1 mile and a half to the lake itself then a 1 mile loop around it. There are 2 separate trail to get to Bierstadt Lake, and both trails are excellent ways to achieve the goal: a morning exploring one of the most stunning lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park: Bierstadt Lake. Bierstadt Lake now holds a special place in our hearts, because it was the location where Zach saw his first moose!
Stop 2 - #spraguelake
Sprague Lake is more of a lakeside walk than a hike, but it is a MUST on any trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. Sprague Lake is located very close to both Bierstadt Lake trailheads, so it makes sense to do in succession with that hike. The walk around the lake itself is easy, and let's just say that old saying 'All good things take time' was not written by someone who had been to Sprague Lake.
Stop 3 - #dreamlake
Dream Lake is located on the hike to Emerald Lake, at just about the halfway point. FYI, there is a lake called Nymph Lake on the route as well, but this one is much less noteworthy than the larger two. Dream Lake is the most beautiful lake we saw in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was incredible.
Stop 4 - #emeraldlake
Now, Emerald Lake MIGHT be prettier than dream lake in the heat of the summer. This 'Dream Lake was the prettiest lake we saw' business might be considered cheating, because a few lakes we hiked to were still frozen over. Emerald Lake was one of those lakes. Now, this lake was STILL beautiful, even covered in ice!
Stop 5 - #bearlake
Whatever you do, you MUST make a stop at Bear Lake. It'll be the easiest stop on the adventure, except for maybe Sprague Lake, and you will thank yourself for making the trip. Like most lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park, the best part of the view!
Stop 6 - #albertafalls
Located a little over a mile from Bear Lake, ALberta Falls is nuique from ANY OTHER of the hikes on our 4 day adventure hiking the Rockies. How so? Well, it is the only waterfall on the adventure!
Stop 7 - #morainepark
Moraine Park is FREAKING HUGE! There is no way to see it all in one day, unless that is the only thing you do that day. It is enormous AND spectacular, and we saw 57 elk there!
Stop 8 - #fernlake
Fern Lake itself is 3.8 miles from the Fern Lake trailhead, but you can take it as fast or slow as you care to. And even better? Along the way is Fern Falls, a cascasing waterfalls flowing almost as powerfully as Alberta Falls.
Stop 9 - #cublake
We ourselves did not spot any moose here at Cub Lake, however we heard from at least 4 or 5 people who went to Cub Lake on previous days who did see a moose hanging out. We must have went on the day that moose was intermittent fasting or something, because we didn't find them. However, that shouldn't take away from Cub Lake itself, because the lake was incredible. It was the bluest lake we saw without a doubt!
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About Zach & Julie:
We first found out each other had a passion for travel when we started dating, and set off on our first trip together to sunny San Diego after only dating for a few short weeks! You really learn who someone is when you travel with them... Everything started off great with a delayed flight and lost baggage (the only reason Zach has broken Julie’s terrible overpacking habits and convinced her to become a backpacker gal) but we bonded the rest of the time over sunsets, bike rides, seafood and strong coffee. We were quickly hooked to the feeling of exploring a new place and found ourselves planning our next trip before returning home from the last.
Starting in January 2019, we purchased a 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan MV and are making the road our home! We spent 2 months converting our van (Winnie) into our home, with a TON of help from YouTube tutorials, and of course some help from Zach's handyman pops. Now every day is a new adventure!
COLORADO| 10 BEST PLACES TO GO (WITH PICTURES)
Heres a master list of 10 Places you have to see if you're ever in Colorado. You def need to add them to your bucket lists my friends. Enjoy!
1. Rocky Mountain National Park
-Emerald Lake
-Alberta Falls
2. Hanging Lakes
3. Boulder, CO
- Pearl Street Mall
4. Red Rocks Amphitheater
- Look Out Road
5. Maroon Bells
6. Hike A 14er
- Grays Peak
- Mt Bierstadt
7. Breckinridge
- Mohawk Lake
- Blue Lakes
8. Garden of Gods
9. Denver Food:
-VooDoo Doughnuts
- Snooze
10. Union Station
-Larmier Square
-Denver Botanical Gardens
Bear Lake to Flattop Mountain - Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
We hiked from Bear Lake to Flattop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park in August 2019. Approximately 9 miles and 3000 feet of climb ending at 12,400 feet.
We had the honor to walk on a mountain in Rocky Mountain National Forest. On stolen land of hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho)
Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and
Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) people.
I do not conquer mountains. I conquer myself. Video cannot do this justice.
This was a challenging hike starting above 9,000 feet and taking us to the Continental Divide at over 12,000 feet. There were stunning views of Several Lakes, Including Bierstadt Lake, Bear Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake. At the top, there are stunning views of both sides of the Rocky Mountains and Tyndall Glacier.
Bierstadt Lake Hike
This is a great fall hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Cub Lake Hike , Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA
The Rocky Mountain National Park is located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado, USA, close to the community of Estes Park. From Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a 6km drive to the west on Route 36. From there, the junction to Bear Lake Road is a further 2 km along Route 36 on the left side, and after a 1 km drive along the scenic Bear Lake Road, a small spur road to the right leads to the Cub Lake Trailhead.
The Cub Lake Trailhead is at 2450 m. above sea level, and the 3.7km. hike to Cub Lake only requires a 165 m. increase in elevation. The first section of the trail is level as it crosses the western edge of the Moraine Park grasslands. The trail then climbs steadily through aspen and conifer woodlands, and eventually emerges at an area of tall wind-swept grasses. Beyond, surface water lily plants encircle the shallows of Cub Lake ---- the cobalt-blue center of the lake is plant-free. Interestingly, a clear narrow band of lake water bisects the encircling band of lily plants. Though this circular band looks as if a speedboat had cut it, it is in fact a natural phenomenon.
Beyond Cub Lake, a downhill trail eventually meets the Big Thompson River at The Pool junction. From there, a slightly downhill hiking trail parallels the river back to the Cub Lake Trailhead for a total loop hike of about 10 km. Along this return trail, the path crosses several large landslide areas, and passes through immense tumbled boulders in the Arch Rocks area.
Cub Lake, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, United States
Cub Lake, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA 2005
From Estes Park, continue west on Hwy 36 to the Beaver Meadows entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Just beyond the entrance, turn left and head south on Bear Lake Rd. for about 1.3 miles, then turn right (west) toward the Moraine Park Campground (the turnoff is just past a large stand of aspen trees, near the Moraine Park Visitor's Center). This road follows the north side of Moraine Park for about 1/2 mile to another junction. At this junction, turn left toward the Fern Falls And Fern Lake and Cub Lake Trailheads. There are no facilities at the parking lot, but there is a restroom at the Fern Lake parking lot. The trailhead parking lot is small and fills up quickly. If so, you can continue up the road to the Fern Lake parking lot, but this will add about 1 mile if you walk back to the Cub Lake Trail. Be advised that during the busy summer months, even the Fern Lake parking lot can fill up by midmorning.
Cub Lake Rocky Mountains
bierstadt lake trail RMNP
Bierstadt Lake Hike RMNP
Bierstadt Lake hike in RMNP. View additional RMNP hikes at: enjoyestespark.com
Gem Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park
Nick Sangetta, Sam Sangetta and Barb Sangetta hike Gem Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park on October 1, 2017.
Bierstadt Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park - December 23, 2013
This is in Rocky Mountain National Park, at the end of trail that leads from Bear Lake to Bierstadt Lake. The winds near the lake made it impossible to stand out in the open for more than a minute or two.
Bear Lake en Rocky Mountain National Park en Colorado-2011
Bear Lake en Rocky Mountain National Park en Colorado-2011
Bierstadt Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park
A short hike up to the lake.
The Colorado Fourteeners
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Rocky mountain national Park- Bear lake /Bierstadt lake
Pictures from Bierstadt lake, and the hike down from bierstadt into the valley.
Hiking Alberta Falls and Bierstadt Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park
Two hikes. One day.
Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Rocky Mountain National Park
Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado: Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake, Emerald Lake Trail, Alberta Falls, Alpine Visitor Center, Old Fall River Road, Sprague Lake, Alluvial Fan, Lily Lake, Adams Falls Trail, Bierstadt Lake, Sky Pond, Chapel on the Rock, Gem Lake, Cub Lake Trail
Cub Lake Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado - 7 mile hike
We hiked 7 miles round trip on the trail that goes past Cub Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park bear Estes Park in Colorado
Mt Bierstadt Hike
Our MT. Bierstadt hike with Florida blogger Justin Fricke couldn't have been better. It started when Justin decided that since he was going to be in Colorado for a business conference anyway... why not make the most of the trip and add a 14,000 foot peak to the agenda. That’s how we wound up hitting the trails to Mount Bierstadt together recently, taking in all the stunning scenery along the way.
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Our Hike to Bierstadt Lake 8-26-2016