Sunrise photo hike to Dream and Emerald Lakes

5.0 (7 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation

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Sunrise photo hike to Dream and Emerald Lakes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Dream Lake in Spring — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Hike to some of the most stunning mountain lakes on the planet for a memorable sunrise. I will show you great locations for setting up for fantastic photos of Dream and Emerald Lakes (and if we have time, Nymph Lake as well).

I offer suggestions for photo composition as we go, and can also offer photo instruction on camera settings for those that would like some pointers.

Don't have a RMNP entrance reservation? No need! My commercial use permit means you don't need a timed entry permit if you are with me!

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Rock Light Photo Tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: snack bars and water for filling your refillable water bottles. Please bring at least 1.5 liters (48 OZ) of water for the hike.
Included: Time entry permits are not required when entering the park with a licensed guide like myself.

Not included

Not included: Park entrance - bring your national parks pass, or receipt from previous entry into RMNP

Itinerary

Dream Lake

one hour Admission not included

Photograph sunrise as the morning sun hits Hallett Peak
Emerald Lake

45 min Admission not included

Bring your widest angle lens to photograph this stunning mountain lake at 10,000' elevation!
Nymph Lake

30 min Admission included

Reflections of Longs Peak on the way back down to the trailhead.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet in front of the visitor center (it will be closed). We will carpool from there. Bring your parks pass if you have one! We will meet approximately 90 minutes before sunrise that day. NEW: We will caravan to the trailhead in your own vehicle for better social distancing.

End point

Meet in front of the visitor center (it will be closed). We will carpool from there. Bring your parks pass if you have one! We will meet approximately 90 minutes before sunrise that day. NEW: We will caravan to the trailhead in your own vehicle for better social distancing.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Not recommended for your first day at altitude.
Moderate hike - 4 miles round trip, starting at 9400' elevation and gaining about 700'