At a Glance
Difficulty
Strenuous
Distance (one-way)
4.5 miles
Elevation
10,384 ft
Elevation Gain
N/A
Trailhead
Glacier Gorge TH
Park Area
Loch Vale / Bear Lake Corridor
Side of Divide
East
Coordinates
40.2873°N, 105.6626°W
Loch Vale / Bear Lake Corridor

Embryo Lake

Near Sky Pond approach

Photo coming soon — Glacier Gorge TH approach

About Embryo Lake

Embryo Lake sits at 10,384 feet in the Loch Vale / Bear Lake Corridor area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Near Sky Pond approach.

The hike from Glacier Gorge TH covers 4.5 miles one-way on a strenuous trail requiring good fitness and navigation. This lake sits on the east side of the Continental Divide.

Full descriptions, trail conditions, and photos coming soon as content is sourced from NPS, USGS, and community contributors.

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