Bear Lake Corridor Trails - National Park Service

1 Rocky mountain National park Service Department of the Interior Rocky mountain National park bear Lake Winter Trail Guide Exploring the outdoors in winter is undeniably magical. It is also challenging. Use this map and guide to plan a safe, enjoyable trip. Tips for a Navigating in Winter Can Be Hard Watch for Hypothermia Great Hike park Trails are not marked or maintained for When your body loses heat faster than it can winter use. You can't rely on others' tracks produce it, your body temperature begins to they may have been headed somewhere else or drop.

2 This is an emergency medical condition made a wrong turn. To find your way in winter: called hypothermia. It is serious and can be Have and know how to use a topographic fatal. map and compass. When used correctly, GPS units can also be helpful. Symptoms include shivering, drowsiness, Discuss your plans with park staff at visitor exhaustion, loss of coordination, impaired centers and trailhead kiosks. judgment, and slurred or incoherent speech. Be Avalanche Aware Wear warm, quick-drying layers of clothes. Avalanches can be easily triggered by back- Stay dry.

3 Take frequent stops to warm up. If country travelers. symptoms occur, warm the chilled person with Visit for the latest ava- dry clothing and warm, non-alcoholic liquids. lanche forecast. If danger is high, consider Get back to your car, and promptly seek medi- staying home. cal attention. Avoid traveling in steep gullies and on ridge tops. Open slopes of 30 to 45 degrees can be Bring the Right Gear loaded with dangerous masses of snow. 33 Wear layers of synthetic or wool clothing that wick moisture. If you choose to travel in these areas, carry an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel.

4 33 Take extra layers of clothing (socks However, don't take extra risks just because included). you are carrying this equipment. 33 Bring windproof outer layers, a warm hat, If caught in an avalanche, make swimming and warm gloves or mittens. motions and try to stay on top of the snow. 33 Wear sunglasses and sunscreen. Sunlight can damage your eyes and skin even on cold Pay Attention to Weather and Conditions days. Expect snow, gusty winds, and cold tempera- tures at any time. Winter days are short start 33 Drink lots of water and eat high- early and plan conservatively.

5 Energy snacks. Streams and lakes can have thin ice and be Follow the Rules, Practice Good Etiquette very dangerous. If you choose to cross, first Sledding is not allowed at bear Lake. Please test your steps with a pole. go to the Hidden Valley Snowplay Area, the only place in Rocky where sledding is Only travel off-trail if you are extremely famil- permitted. iar with the area. Snow-covered landscapes look very different than in summer. Snow can Don't walk or snowshoe in ski tracks: it cre- be deep once you are off-trail. ates dangerous conditions for skiers.

6 You must be in control at all times and let others know when you're approaching them. Yield to those traveling faster than you. Pass with care. For More park (970) 586-1206 or Information Trail Ridge Road (970) 586-1222. Emergencies .. 911. Tell the dispatcher you are in Rocky mountain National park , Colorado BL-W 10-2017. bear Lake Corridor Trails Trail Ridge Road Rocky can be busy on winter weekends. to Hidden Valley Upper Beaver Meadows Snowplay Area To No Beaver Meadows 36 Estes park Congestion on roads, in parking areas, and along popular Trails is vehicles Entrance Station beyond possible.

7 Parking areas can fill by mid-morning. Consider carpooling gate Moraine park Beaver Meadows to the trailhead. Campground To Lake Helene To Bierstadt Lake Visitor Center \ \ bear Lake Cub Lake Moraine park Area Trails Discovery Center Closed in winter No vehicles beyond gate To Moraine park To Flattop Mtn and Trail Ridge Rd bear Lake Loop The MORAINE park Pool bear Lake bear Lake e Road 9475ft Trailhead Fern Steep mountain Lak 66. 2888m Falls Cub Lake ar Tuxedo park Spruce 9538ft 2907m Be Lake A v Loomis Hollowell Lake Fern park Nymph Lake Gabletop a l Lake Mount Wuh mountain 10761ft Glacier Basin Glacier Gorge 11939ft 3280m Campground a n To Dream Lake Trailhead 3639m Closed to camping East Odessa \ Lake park & Ride Portal Bierstadt To Sprague Lake c h North Lake 0 Kilometers Knobtop mountain Bierstadt 0 Miles To Alberta Falls 12331ft \ 3758m Lake e Notchtop Two Rivers bear LAKE AREA.

8 mountain Lake See detail upper left 12129ft Helene Lake DESTINATION DISTANCE ELEVATION GAIN Unpaved road 3697m Sprague Lake one way from nearest TH mi km ft m Alberta Falls 160 49 Closed road Flattop Mtn bear Lake Loop 20 6 12324ft Emerald Dream from bear Trail 3756m Lake Lake Bierstadt Lake Lake Trailhead -34 -10 dall Gorge Ty n Cub Lake 540 165 To Longs Peak Marked crosscountry ski trail Hallett Peak Ranger Station Dream Lake 425 130 MARKERS NOT MAINTAINED 12713ft il 3875m Tra Alberta Emerald Lake 605 184 Lake Winter Trail distances Haiyaha Falls Fern Lake 1,375 419 on a ny Lake Helene 1,215 370 s C.

9 High avalanche risk ao Ch Mills Lake 750 229 D. Nymph Lake 225 69 Trailhead a To Longs Peak Otis Peak Half Mtn Sprague Lake Loop 20 6 12486ft The Loch 11482ft Ranger Station n 3806m 3500m The Loch 990 302 Information LE Mills Lake g VA. The Pool 245 75 Andrews Picnic area Tarn e Andrews Timberline Glacier Jewel GLA. Falls Lake r All Glacier Gorge Trails can be accessed from Campground CIER. Thatchtop bear Lake. Add miles to trail distance. CH. Lake of 12668ft LO. Glass 3861m North Parking Sky Pond Shelf 0 1 Kilometer Shuttle buses do not operate in winter.

10 Taylor Peak Lake GORGE. 13153ft Restrooms 4009m 0 1 Mile Solitude Lake High risk avalanche areas are marked, but avalanches can happen almost anywhere in this area. To Black Lak