Winter is not ideal for hiking, especially in a place like the Rocky Mountains. But when you’re near Rocky Mountain National Park, you want to go for a hike, no matter what time of year it is. Fortunately, there’s a trail that’s challenging and rewarding, that you can access during the snowy months. I highly recommend hiking the Bear Lake Trail to Emerald Lake in winter. Bear Lake is located south of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. From Estes Park, enter the park on US 36, pass the Beaver Meadows visitor center, then turn left onto Bear Lake […]