Private Hike Emerald Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park
Overview
Hiking to Emerald Lake
This hike features breathtaking views of alpine lakes and towering mountain peaks. The trail takes you through a beautiful forest, with stunning stops at Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, and finally reaching the crystal-clear waters of Emerald Lake. Along the way, you’ll experience a mix of wildflower meadows, cascading streams, and awe-inspiring vistas of the surrounding Rockies.
In the winter and early spring months, the hike to Emerald Lake transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Snow blankets the towering peaks and alpine forests, creating a serene and magical atmosphere. Trekking along a snow-packed trail, you’ll pass frozen Bear Lake and Nymph Lake, where shimmering ice formations add to the landscape’s beauty. Dream Lake offers stunning reflections of the surrounding mountains, while Emerald Lake sits in a dramatic cirque, surrounded by snow-capped cliffs.
What's Included
- Lunch We source lunch from a local deli. Travelers will have their choice of sandwich, chips and cookie. Please make us aware of dietary restrictions 24 hours before your experience
- Snacks We provide a plentiful variety of snacks such as granola bars, trail mix, beef jerky and dried fruit. Please make us aware of dietary restrictions 24 hours before experience
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private Transportation in a luxury Suburban
- English Guide
- We provide hiking poles and an essentials backpack containing, sunscreen, rain ponchos, binoculars and field guides
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Emerald Lake
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Lunch. We source lunch from a local deli. Travelers will have their choice of sandwich, chips and cookie. Please make us aware of dietary restrictions 24 hours before your experience.
- Snacks. We provide a plentiful variety of snacks such as granola bars, trail mix, beef jerky and dried fruit. Please make us aware of dietary restrictions 24 hours before experience.
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Private Transportation in a luxury Suburban.
- English Guide.
- We provide hiking poles and an essentials backpack containing, sunscreen, rain ponchos, binoculars and field guides.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Hike Emerald Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Hike Emerald Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchWe source lunch from a local deli. Travelers will have their choice of sandwich, chips and cookie. Please make us aware of dietary restrictions 24 hours before your experience
- SnacksWe provide a plentiful variety of snacks such as granola bars, trail mix, beef jerky and dried fruit. Please make us aware of dietary restrictions 24 hours before experience
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private Transportation in a luxury Suburban
- English Guide
- We provide hiking poles and an essentials backpack containing, sunscreen, rain ponchos, binoculars and field guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
