About
Length (round trip)7.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,375 ft up
Typical time4 hr 30 min
TrailheadFern Lake trailhead, Moraine Park
SurfaceRiver trail then steep switchbacks
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and closes with the first heavy snow in October.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🏞️ Lake🌊 River or creek

Along the Big Thompson River past The Pool and Fern Falls to a forested lake.

Tips
The Pool at 1.7 miles is an easy turnaround where the river churns through a rock slot. Continuing to Odessa Lake beyond Fern makes a long but superb day.
Location

Fern Lake trailhead, Moraine Park

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