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Bear Lake (Holy Cross Wilderness)

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Bear Lake (Holy Cross Wilderness)

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Bear Lake (Holy Cross Wilderness)

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Please check local regulations for: Holy Cross Wilderness

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    Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Bear Lake via Colorado Trail — Holy Cross Wilderness

    9.81km

    04:28

    520m

    520m

    Wilderness trek to hidden Bear Lake through boulder fields and spruce forests in Holy Cross country.

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    2. Bear Lake Trail — Holy Cross Wilderness

    3.14km

    01:05

    90m

    90m

    Forest trail to serene Bear Lake nestled in boulders beneath Mount of the Holy Cross.

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    July 10, 2023

    Bear Lake sits right at 11,070 feet elevation within the Holy Cross Wilderness. There are many ponds off the side of the Colorado Trail close to Bear Lake, but the actual lake is down the spur trail headed south. There are camping areas around the lake, but be aware that this is in a wilderness area and LNT principles should be practiced.

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      Elevation 3,370 m

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      Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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