Hike the Pear Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Bank of Estes Park

Pear Lake- 6.2 miles

Trail Type: Longer Hike
Trailhead: Finch
Trailhead Elevation: 8,476'
Destination Elevation: 10,594'
Total Elevation Gain: 2,354'
Total Roundtrip Miles: 12.4

Pear Lake

Trail Description
The trail begins by climbing our of the South St Vrain River drainage before leveling off, then steadily gaining elevation through a mix of montane pines and aspen with occasional mountain vistas. At about 4.5 miles, the trail suddenly drops in elevation to Finch Lake and then regains the elevation in more subalpine terrain before reaching Pear Lake.

How to Get There
Drive south of Estes Park on Hwy 7 13.5 miles, toward the town of Allenspark. Turn right at the Wild Basin Ranger Station sign and follow the dirt road to the Finch Lake trailhead on the left.

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