Lumpy Ridge Trailhead: Gem Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Lumpy Ridge Trailhead: Gem Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
Gem Lake sits in a shallow bowl near the top of Lumpy Ridge, a massive granite rock complex home to numerous raptor species and renowned for its world class climbing. Located in a far-east central section of the Park and facing south, the Gem Lake Trail sees less snow and faster melt rates than other comparable trails, making it one of Rocky Mountain's best 4 season short-hike options.
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Pastoral Land at the base of Lumpy Ridge, a renowned climbing destination
Sweeping panoramas of the Continental Divide emerge on the rapid elevation gain to Gem Lake
Gem Lake, a small and shallow body of water nestled is a high granite depression
Another view of Gem Lake from its western shore
The trail leads up through sharply cut granite which showcases unusual rock formations
Sweeping panoramas of the Continental Divide emerge on the rapid elevation gain to Gem Lake
Rising quickly in elevation, the Gem Lake Trail affords spectacular views of the Continental Divide
After a short but steep hike, the soft sandy shore of Gem Lake is a fine place to relax
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