Exploring the Bear Lake Road Corridor

Map of the Bear Lake Road Corridor

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Information, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Trailhead

The Bear Lake Road Corridor is a gateway to incredible scenic views, a wide variety of hiking trails great for all ages, and spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities and camping. There is a reason the Bear Lake Road Corridor is one of the most visited areas of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Bear Lake Road is a paved road that is 9.2-miles long. It winds and climbs in elevation from 8,200 feet above sea level (2,500 meters) at the junction with Trail Ridge Road to 9,475 feet (2888 meters) at the Bear Lake Parking Area and Trailhead.

Popular destinations include Moraine Park, the Moraine Park Discovery Center, Moraine Park Campground, Sprague Lake, Glacier Basin Campground, the Park & Ride Parking Area and Transit Hub, Glacier Gorge Trailhead and Bear Lake Parking Area and Trailhead.