Rocky Mountain National Park hiking guide
Fern Lake Trail
A 7.5-mile out-and-back with 1,400 ft of climbing in East Side, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 7.5 mi (12.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,400 ft (426 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- East Side
- Highest point
- 9,529 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,132 ft
About Fern Lake Trail
The Fern Lake Trail, starting from the Fern Lake Trailhead in Moraine Park, takes you past The Pool and Fern Falls en route to Fern Lake. The trail continues to other beautiful destinations such as Spruce Lake and Odessa Lake. As you hike through the serene subalpine forest, you'll enjoy stunning alpine lake scenery and views of the surrounding peaks. This low-traffic route is perfect for those looking to explore multiple alpine lakes.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
