From May 28 through October 11, 2021, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will need a timed entry permit AND an entrance pass to recreate in the park.
Beaver Meadows to Bear Lake
Highlights:
Glacier Basin Campground – Moraine Park Campground
Alberta Falls and Bear Lake trails are great hikes for families.
Great wildlife photo ops in Moraine Park, especially the Loop trail.
Moraine Park
Elk are a common sight in Moraine Park
How to get there:
Just past the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, turn south onto Bear Lake and drive 1.3 miles to a right turn into Moraine Park.
- From I-70/I-25 to Bear Lake Rd
- 65 miles 1 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- Parking Area
- 40.3587 -105.5857
In General:
Moraine Park CG, with 245 sites, is located in a ponderosa pine forest above the meadows of Moraine Park about 1/2 mile from Bear Lake Rd.
Glacier Gorge Trailhead
Access to numerous destinations.
How to get there:
The TH is located on Bear Lake Rd, about 8 miles from US-36.
- From I-70/I-25 to Bear Lake Rd
- 65 miles
- 1 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- TH Parking
- 40.3109
- -105.6398
In General:
The trailhead is also a shuttle bus stop and is subject to Bear Lake Rd private vehicle restrictions. Consider the Park & Ride lot 5 miles from US36 and riding the free shuttles or arrive early.
Bear Lake
A Beautiful Lake and a major trailhead.
How to get there:
Bear Lake lies at the end of Bear Lake Rd, about 9 miles from US 36.
- From I-70/I-25 to Bear Lake Rd
- 65 miles 1 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- Parking Area
- 40.3118 -105.6426
In General:
The Bear Lake TH is just beyond the Bear Lake Ranger Station at the end of the parking lot and across the stream.
Fee InfoRoad StatusFree Shuttles