Bear Lake Trail is a 6 mile out and back trail located near Antonito, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & walking and is accessible from June until September.
Directions from Antonito, Colorado: Travel west on Colorado Highway 17 for approximately 22.0 miles to Forest Road # 250. Go north on Forest Road 250 for approximately 13.5 miles, then turn west on the Saddle Creek Road # 105. Follow Saddle Creek Road west approximately 3.0 miles to the Bear Lake Trailhead. Parking is available at the trailhead.
Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO
Erin McCarty (698)
about 1 year ago
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13 Completed 10 Reviews
It's super crowded so get there early. Very pretty hike
Kyle Pacatte (2559)
about 1 year ago
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29 Completed 24 Reviews
Excellent mountain hiking trail at elevation. Lot of snow on ground still, will do again this summer
Joe Hafner (139)
about 1 year ago
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6 Completed 4 Reviews
Hiked out to Emerald Lake and back, was a fantastic trip, still a lot of snow yet easily accessible, crampons would be nice though!
Nick Jones (76)
over 1 year ago
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4 Completed 4 Reviews
I have only done this trail in the summer time,3 times. I suggest lots of water since you are around 10,000 ft. in elavation and sunscreen is a great idea also. If you like beautiful mountains with the chance to see elk,deer,bighorn sheep,marmots,a wide variety of birds and possible black bears, bring your camera.
Stefano Ghielmetti
over 1 year ago
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6 Completed 5 Reviews
Winter Fall Sommer Spring any season great hike.
Chloe Strader (192)
over 1 year ago
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7 Completed 6 Reviews
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! Did this when I was visiting in August this summer. Although it's a relatively non-rigorous 5 mile loop you can veer off the main loop and take a side trail along the creek. We found this to be more challenging therefore more enjoyable! There is a gorgeous reflection of Rocky Mountain National Park in the lake and is perfect spot for a photo shoot! Lots of crowds so this isn't the place if you're looking for a peaceful, quiet hike!!
Monica Oba
over 1 year ago
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1 Completed 1 Reviews
We went from Glacier Gorge trailhead to about a mile past The Loch almost to Thunderhead Falls and back. BEAUTIFUL!
Angie Shideler
over 1 year ago
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5 Completed 3 Reviews
This is a nice hike, not terribly difficult but that means CROWDED especially on the weekends. We had to take a shuttle to the trail head and then wait in line for about 20 minutes to catch the shuttle back to the parking area. (CRAZY!) Excellent views and the trails are well kept.
Leigh Geithman (712)
7 months ago
30 Completed 6 Reviews
Took this hike first week in October and enjoyed the trip. Glad that I didn't wear my lite hikers since its rocky and had several fallen trees on it. I believe that some of the photos don't match this lake and must be for a different one. Trail ends in some thick pines with several fire pits for camping.