Paul Bunyan’s Boot Check out Paul Bunyan’s Boot on the Gem Lake Trail. In a short distance, you will see a sign saying, “You are entering Rocky Mountain National Park.” Enjoy the walk and stop at the several overlooks of Estes Park. This is really the start of the Gem Lake Trail. Shortly after embarking on the trail, you will come to a T intersection. The trailhead features vault toilets and bear-proof trash bins. While there is no park entrance station at Lumpy Ridge, you should display your timed-entry pass on your windshield, so rangers checking the parking lot can see your day pass. It’s in Estes Park, Colo., off of Devil’s Gulch Road. This trailhead is actually outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Lumpy Ridge Trailhead Lumpy Ridge Trailhead. The Gem Lake trail starts at the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead, near the Twin Owls, two rock formations that look like large owls overlooking the town of Estes Park.įor summer and part of fall 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented a required timed-entry day use system, meaning you need advance reservations to get into the park, even at this outside-the-park trailhead. Because it is accessed from a lesser-known area of the park minutes form Estes Park, Colo., it sees a lot less foot traffic than some of the park’s more popular trails. Gem Lake is a true gem at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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