Emerald Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park

First of all, the parking spaces are sought after! We drove to the park in the morning, and the driveway to Bear Lake was already closed to private vehicles. So either get back out to the Visitor Center and onto the bus, or an alternative program. We decided on the latter and first drove up the Old Fall River Road, which we liked very much. In the later afternoon we had more luck-probably also because of the very changeable weather-and were able to drive to Bear Lake. First we walked around this lake ... With many other tourists in common. It's an easy hike along the shore, between the trees, accompanied by strip squirrels and birds. After that, we tackled the climb to Emerald Lake. First past Nymph Lake-the name is program and the lake was largely covered with leaves of the water lilies. Then on to Dream Lake. There we have a group of deer cows with calves baffled-in the middle of the hiking trail! Then on to Emerald Lake. The more we left, the fewer hikers accompanied us. When we arrived at the top we found Emerald Lake, surrounded by mountains it is a wonderful environment. Have sat down on the shore and enjoyed the scenery. Then the same way down again to the parking lot. The path is well signposted and walkable, though partly over stick and stone. We took our time, also paused every now and then and enjoyed the moment. So we arrived relaxed at Emerald Lake, and back to the car.