Bear Lake is a beautiful alpine lake close to the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail. There is a spur trail running around the lake. It is a great spot to spend time and is also home to brook trouts.

Matthew

July 10, 2023

Hiking

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.

Matthew

July 13, 2023

Running

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. It's pretty rough terrain for running, but the Colorado Trail offers runnable terrain.

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1. Bear Lake via Colorado Trail — Holy Cross Wilderness

9.81km

04:28

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

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2. Bear Lake Trail

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The challenging Bear Lake Trail plunges hikers into a beautiful high-altitude forest, culminating in a serene lake with panoramic mountain views, though it requires careful footing on rocky terrain and …

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