Dream Lake is a high alpine lake located in Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado, located east of the continental divide.Using our custom trip planner, Rocky Mountain National Park attractions like Dream Lake can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
The lake is accessed via the popular Bear Lake trail head and is at the base of Hallett's Peak, and is well known for its stunning views caused by surrounding steep cliffs, and a popular destination for casual hiking.
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Dream Lake is the second of three lakes along the excellent Emerald Lake Trail in the Bear Lake section of the park, 1.1 miles (1.8k) from the trailhead and 0.6 miles (1.0k) beyond Nymph Lake. Dream.... more »
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This is a great way to work off breakfast. We are very experienced hikers but are also lowlanders - this one will make you huff and puff just a bit. It’s uphill pretty much the whole way but alhas a..... more »
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The best lake in Emerald lake trail. This lake has better/more beautiful view than Emerald lake.
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Great destination for anyone visiting Rocky Mountain National Park from the Bear Lake trailhead. It is an easy hike on a good trail.
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