Rocky Mountain National Park hiking guide
Gem Lake Trail
A 3.1-mile out-and-back with 980 ft of climbing in East Side, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.1 mi (5.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 980 ft (298 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- East Side
- Highest point
- 8,838 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,869 ft
- Horses
- Allowed
About Gem Lake Trail
This trail ascends through a forest and granite boulders, offering stunning views of Estes Park and Longs Peak. The lake itself is a unique basin filled by snowmelt and rainfall, with no inlet or outlet streams. The trail features interesting rock formations and is suitable for families despite its steep sections.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
