10 Best Hikes Under 5 Miles in the Bear Lake Road Corridor (Rocky Mountains)

The Bear Lake Road Corridor is a 9.2 mile out-and-back, two-way, paved road in Rocky Mountain National Park. This section of the park has a high concentration of trails suitable for all skill levels and interests that show off the beauty of these mountains without long and high-exertion hiking. This list consists of hikes under 5 miles in Bear Lake Corridor for those of us who prefer to leisurely explore. Many of these trails are short alpine lake hikes, perfect for first time visitors of Rocky Mountain National Park, and family-friendly.