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Emerald Lake (4 new items)
Trailhead: Bear Lake
Via: Dream Lake
Distance: 1.8 mi
Elevation Change: 650'
The trail edges along the north shore of Dream Lake then gets a bit steeper as you get closer to Emerald. This is a very popular destination; even in the depths of winter it's not uncommon to share the lake with dozens of other hikers.