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Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain NP

Estes Park, CO · 40.311, -105.687

Rocky Mountain NP's most popular trail. 3.6 miles round trip past Nymph and Dream Lakes to Emerald Lake beneath Hallett Peak. Family-friendly.

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Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain NP

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
44°
Feels 44°FSummit · 10,110 ft
5:46 AM8:30 PM
CLEAR

Wind

0mph

Precip

0%

Humid

65%

Elev Δ

+600ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

52°58°

Hourly Forecast

9 AM

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52°

8mph

10 AM

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53°

9mph

11 AM

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55°

11mph

12 PM

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57°

13mph

1 PM

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57°

15mph

2 PM

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58°

16mph

3 PM

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58°

17mph

4 PM

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57°

16mph

5 PM

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57°

17mph

6 PM

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56°

17mph

7 PM

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54°

14mph

8 PM

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52°

12mph

Summit Conditions

47°F→−3°→44°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 635 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

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Updated Jul 16, 8:04 AM UTC

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