Helms Lake rests just over treeline at 11,735 feet. The alpine pool is about 2,300 feet lower than Mount Bierstadt, which makes for a great backdrop. There is some camping near the lake with wilderness area LNT principles governing the sites.

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November 19, 2023

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1. Abyss Trail to Helms Lake

9.65km

03:04

650m

10m

Hike the moderate 6.0-mile Abyss Trail to Helms Lake in Mount Evans Wilderness, gaining 2130 feet with views of Mount Bierstadt.

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2. Rosalie Trail to Helms Lake

10.3km

03:08

350m

320m

Hike the moderate Rosalie Trail to Helms Lake in the Mount Evans Wilderness, covering 6.4 miles with panoramic mountain views.

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3. Helms Lake via Abyss Lake Trail

19.4km

05:52

660m

Hike the difficult 12.1-mile Helms Lake via Abyss Lake Trail, gaining 2149 feet to alpine lakes in Mount Evans Wilderness.

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Location: Park County, Colorado, United States

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Mount Evans Wilderness boundary

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Helms Lake

1. Abyss Trail to Helms Lake

2. Rosalie Trail to Helms Lake

3. Helms Lake via Abyss Lake Trail

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