Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest
Emmaline Lake Trail #854

The Emmaline Lake Trail is about 5.8 miles long (one way) and is rated as More Difficult.

Elevations:

• Beginning Elevation: 8,960'
• Peak Elevation: 11,000'

Trailhead Location: From Fort Collins take Highway 14 west for 35 miles to the Pingree Park Road. Turn south on Pingree Park Road and travel 16 miles to the Tom Bennett Campground. The trailhead is located about one mile past the end of the Tom Bennett Campground.

This trail follows an old jeep trail for the first few miles to Cirque Meadows, then it enters the Comanche Peak Wilderness. Portions of the trail go through remnants of the 1994 Hourglass Fire. The Mummy Pass Trail branches off of the Emmaline Lake Trail and provides access to Rocky Mountain National Park.

While in the wilderness campers must camp at designated sites and all campfires are prohibited.