Nymph Lake
Nymph Lake
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,629 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is the first lake of the triad on the Emerald Lake Trail — about 1/2 mile on the trail and at a 200 feet elevation gain — at this point an easy hike. It was covered with water lilies and vegetation and little murky. But it was relatively average when compared to the other two lakes - Dream and Emerald.
Written November 2, 2022
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DutchTX
The Woodlands, TX766 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
About 7.5 miles hike (moderate to strenuous) to hike: Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, and take a side trip to Haiyaha Lake and Jewel Lake. Each of the lakes past them. Highly recommend Jewel Lake.
Written September 10, 2023
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Anna
1,691 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
After Bear Lake we wanted to go on a small trail, one of which leads to Nymph Lake. We chose that spontaneously!
What you need to know beforehand, but I didn't know, is that the path is constantly steeply uphill. 20 minutes! At least that's how long it took me. I even had to take a short break along the way.
We stayed up there for almost an hour because it was so beautiful! First we admired the many water lilies, then walked halfway around the lake and then we sat on a bench and watched chipmunks and interesting blue birds.
The path up to Nymph Lake is worth it. If you don't want to or can't exert yourself that much, you should limit yourself to Bear Lake, which is no less beautiful! The combination was great for us, even if I was pretty out of breath on the way up.
What you need to know beforehand, but I didn't know, is that the path is constantly steeply uphill. 20 minutes! At least that's how long it took me. I even had to take a short break along the way.
We stayed up there for almost an hour because it was so beautiful! First we admired the many water lilies, then walked halfway around the lake and then we sat on a bench and watched chipmunks and interesting blue birds.
The path up to Nymph Lake is worth it. If you don't want to or can't exert yourself that much, you should limit yourself to Bear Lake, which is no less beautiful! The combination was great for us, even if I was pretty out of breath on the way up.
Written October 22, 2023
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,266 contributions
Sep 2022
On the trail to Emerald Lake, this is the first lake you will reach. I would say the view was incredible but the day we hiked the fog was so thick you could see very little. Still this lake was probably the best in the fog. It is the lake with the most vegetation in the lake. Again I wish I could have seen the view but it was also neat to see in the fog.
Written December 5, 2022
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turbotrevor
Waco, TX471 contributions
Sep 2019
The lake itself is not huge, but has lots of lily pads to see. The hike to and from the lake is fun and full of good sights.
Written December 9, 2019
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minimize940314
Los Angeles, CA3,542 contributions
Aug 2019
This is the first lake you would see along the emerald lake trail (if you exclude bear lake). I liked the flowers that are floating on the surface of the lake! Also, you can overlook the lake while you are heading to Dream or Emerald lake.
Written August 24, 2019
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Agathon S
Brisbane, Australia564 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This walk from Bear Lake trailhead is a slight uphill and not too difficult. Still snowed under at the moment and would recommend using spikes/crampons for your shoes.
Saw a number of people trying this trail in sneakers and they slipping everywhere. The far side of the lake is the best spot for photos.
Saw a number of people trying this trail in sneakers and they slipping everywhere. The far side of the lake is the best spot for photos.
Written May 8, 2019
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4vedas
Dyer, IN5 contributions
Jul 2018
This is an easy trail from the Bear lake parking lot. In July the water Lillies are blooming which provides a painterly touch to the beautiful lake.
Written July 22, 2018
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Shari M
49 contributions
May 2018 • Family
If crowds bother you, this is a little more secluded. It's a short, small incline, hike. There is no place in Estes Park that does not include beautiful views. You can continue on to a couple more lakes that are close by.
Written June 1, 2018
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dorsalmo
Florissant, MO1,198 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This fairly short trail has 200 ft of elevation gain, so keep that in mind. Nice, small lake with lily pads. There was a single duck on the water when we were there.
Written July 7, 2024
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