Moderate Hike - Gem Lake - Estes

Gem Lake Trail is a 4.4 mile heavily trafficked trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate.

The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until September.
Estimated hike time is 3 hours. This will vary based on pace, add-ons, and breaks.
If there is interest, we can grab lunch afterwards in Estes.

Length: 4.4 miles
Elevation gain: 1132 feet

More details here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/gem-lake-trail-and-lumpy-ridge-loop--2

Ten Essentials for Hiking link
https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm
DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I research hikes using various resources, but I cannot vouch for their accuracy. I am not a professional guide, you are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear you require.