Great hike in a beautiful place! Some of the trail still had some icy snow in mid March but fun for the kids. May be a bit slick for older hikers. Beautiful views from the top!Full review by A5403UEjosephb
Oct 26, 2021
This is a definitely a moderate/strenuous hike. The trail is clearly marked. It’s very rocky in spots and there are steps to climb. According to my Apple Watch this is closer to a 2 mile hike each …Full review by 448jillh
Sep 10, 2021
Please note that the 3 rating is to let others know that this is definitely a MODERATE hike. It is not EASY! as it was listed in a few places. It’s beautiful but takes about an hour up and if you are…Full review by GinaG130
We will be visiting the RMNP soon. The Gem Lake trail was recommended because my kids like to climb on rocks. The reviews indicated this trail has opportunities for that. How far in the trail are the rocks?
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We didn't even make it to the lake. My kids 11,12, and 17 climbed the rocks surrounding the parking lot for three hours. Awesome grippy granite boulders in this part of the park. …
We didn't even make it to the lake. My kids 11,12, and 17 climbed the rocks surrounding the parking lot for three hours. Awesome grippy granite boulders in this part of the park. Apparently, further in are very popular bouldering spots for the locals.
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