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Gem Lake Trail.
Fremont's geranium (Geranium caespitosum var. fremontii).
Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis).
Unidentified hare species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Panoramic view of Estes Park area and Rocky Mountain National Park peaks.
Distant view southwest of Taylor Peak (13,153 ft) and the Taylor Glacier Canyon.
Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis).
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloidus) along the Gem Lake Trail.
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloidus) along the Gem Lake Trail.
Granite formations along the Gem Lake Trail.
Gem Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park.
View north from the granite dome above Gem Lake.
Granite dome above Gem Lake.
View south from above Gem Lake.
View northwest from Gem Lake.
View west to Lumpy Ridge at sunset.
View west to Lumpy Ridge at sunset.
View south to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park including Longs Peak (14,259 ft).
View south to Twin Sisters Peaks (11,428 ft).

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