3.2 mi from the trailheadGlacier Basin Campground
Campground · Colorado
Hike
Fern Lake Trail
- Ends at Marguerite Falls
- Inside Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness
- 2,742 ft of climbing
7.4 mi of trails · 2,742 ft climb · 10,697 ft high point
In Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness · Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
Fern Lake Trail is a 7.3-mile trail network in Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness reaching Fern Lake and Marguerite Falls. The route climbs 2,742 feet past Fern Falls and Odessa Lake.
Elevation
918 ft of gain and 2,742 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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