The Emerald Lake Trail hike goes to four lakes from Bear Lake. The 4.54 mile roundtrip hike had a vertical climb of 700 feet. This was a winter hike with the CMC photo club. |
Dream Lake is really one of the most scenic lakes in Colorado. |
We use Dream Lake for a shortcut on the way to Emerald Lake. |
The trailhead of the Emerald Lake hike from Bear Lake was from the start under several feet of snow. |
Emerald Lake Hike in RMNP 3/29/2015 |
Longs Peak from the west. |
The snow is very deep as we approach Emerald Lake. |
After 2,27 miles we see Emerald Lake. (right) |
Dream Lake |
Dream Lake |
Dream Lake |
Dream Lake |
Panoramic of Emerald Lake |
Panoramic of Emerald Lake |
The CMC Photo club stops for lunch. |
Soon everyone is sleeping in the warm sun. |
From our lunch rock we watch other hikers pass very deep snow. |
Panoramic of Emerald Lake. |