The road to Bear Lake Trailhead isn't too rough if you have 4wd, but it does get a bit bumpier the closer you get to the trailhead. The parking lot is less than a hundred feet from the Holy Cross Wilderness boundary, and there is some information posted at the trail kiosk about safe and proper LNT travel techniques in wilderness areas. It's only a short trek from this trailhead to the Colorado Trail junction.

Matthew

July 13, 2023

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The road to Bear Lake Trailhead isn't too rough if you have 4wd, but it does get a bit bumpier the closer you get to the trailhead. The parking lot is less than a hundred feet from the Holy Cross Wilderness boundary, and there is some information posted at the trail kiosk about safe and proper LNT travel techniques in wilderness areas. It's only a short, uphill jog from this trailhead to the Colorado Trail junction.

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1. Saint Kevin Lake Trail — Holy Cross Wilderness

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Hidden alpine lake tucked in a rocky cirque, offering turquoise waters and peaceful solitude.

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2. Bear Lake Trail

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The challenging Bear Lake Trail plunges hikers into a beautiful high-altitude forest, culminating in a serene lake with panoramic mountain views, though it requires careful footing on rocky terrain and …

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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