Dream Lake is a high
alpine lake
Alpine lakes are classified as lakes at high altitudes in mountainous zones, usually near or above the tree line, with extended periods of ice cover. These lakes are commonly formed from glacial activity (either current or in the past) but can al ...
located in
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern
Colorado
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, located east of the
continental divide.
The lake is at the base of
Hallett Peak
Hallett Peak is a mountain summit in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The peak is located in the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness, southwest by west ( bearing 240°) of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, ...
and access is via the
Bear Lake trail head. It is known for its views caused by surrounding steep cliffs, and is a destination for casual
hiking
Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century.AMATO, JOSEPH A. "Mind over Foot: Romantic Walking and Rambling." In ''On Foot: A Histor ...
.
Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park
Protected areas of Larimer County, Colorado
Lakes of Larimer County, Colorado
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