[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.

You can reach the Emerald Lake Trail from the Bear Lake trailhead, found at the end of Bear Lake Road, about 9 miles from the turnoff at Highway 36. Make sure to take the trail that branches off ...