Bear Lake Loop Trail,
Rocky Mountain National Park

Located 7.9 miles from Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
1,558 Steps 1  (0.7 mi)
Trails National Parks Rocky Mountain Bear Lake Loop Trail

Elevation

The Bear Lake Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,583 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,501 ft. and an elevation range of 82 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.7 mi9,501 ft9,583 ft82 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
20 min6.275 ft75 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
20 min6.275 ft75 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Bear Lake Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Fall River Pass, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Trail Ridge, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Estes Park, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Grand Lake, CO
  5. Topo Map: McHenrys Peak, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Longs Peak, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Shadow Mountain, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Isolation Peak, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Allenspark, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Bear Lake Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or 1,558 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bear Lake Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 20 minutes in one direction and in 20 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.