News Release

Temporary Trail Closure Above Nymph Lake For Bridge Replacement Impacting Access to Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha

Map of trail closure, beginning May 11, between Nymph and Dream Lakes. The closure is 0.8 miles from Bear Lake Trailhead.

Image courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release Date: April 22, 2026

Contact: Park Information Office, [phone]

Beginning Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, and then again Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction for a bridge replacement project. This popular trail section will reopen Friday through Sunday (May 15 through May 17) and close again on Monday, May 18 to reopen by May 21.

Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha will only be accessible from the Lake Haiyaha Trail during this temporary closure. Park visitors should plan ahead for the additional distance to reach those destinations. All other trails in the Bear Lake area will remain open.

Trail conditions can vary greatly in the spring. Be prepared for cool temperatures and varying conditions. Trails in lower elevation areas can be icy. In higher elevation areas of the park, be prepared for walking on snow and ice. Traction devices are advised in higher elevations.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park Information Office at [phone].