[See more of Rocky Mountain National Park: Things to Do | Hotels | When to Visit | Photos] Tucked into the mountains in Colorado's stunning Rocky Mountain National Park, Emerald Lake is accessible ...

Read more: The Most Beautiful Places In America's State And National Parks The route travels up, up, up, and away, gaining over 1,200 feet in just 1.38 miles from the Colorado River to the lake.

As one of the most popular National Parks in the country, it's difficult to avoid crowds in Rocky Mountain National Park. Over 4.5 million tourists flock to the western national park for outdoor ...