Temporary Trail Closure Between Nymph and Dream Lakes for Bridge Replacement Project - May 11-14

Beginning Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, and then again Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction for a bridge replacement project.

This popular trail section will reopen Friday through Sunday (May 15 through May 17) and close again on Monday, May 18 to reopen by May 21.

Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha will only be accessible from the Lake Haiyaha Trail during this temporary closure. Park visitors should plan ahead for the additional distance to reach those destinations. All other trails in the Bear Lake area will remain open.

Trail conditions can vary greatly in the spring. Be prepared for cool temperatures and varying conditions. Trails in lower elevation areas can be icy. In higher elevation areas of the park, be prepared for walking on snow and ice. Traction devices are advised in higher elevations. For more details on trail conditions, visit nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/trail_conditions.htm

UPDATE May 12 2026

The closure dates changed following a large spring snowstorm, which prevented work being done in the original time frame.

A temporary closure will be in place above Nymph Lake beginning tomorrow, May 13 and May 14 for a critical bridge replacement project.

This closure will be lifted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The trail will close again on Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21. While this closure is in place, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction.

Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha will only be accessible from the Lake Haiyaha Trail during this temporary closure. The trail between Lake Haiyaha and Dream Lake junction is currently covered with snow and ice. This section of trail is very steep and icy.

All other trails in the Bear Lake area remain open. For more details on trail conditions, visit nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/trail_conditions.htm

If traveling from Lake Haiyaha to the Dream Lake junction, have a route map, be prepared for winter conditions and navigation, and be prepared for the extra mileage involved.

Trail conditions can vary greatly in the spring, with daily freeze and thaw cycles. If traveling in high elevation areas of RMNP, traction devices and waterproof boots are recommended.