Heart Lake, located within James Peak Wilderness, is a alpine lake above the tree line. You follow a stream to get here and moose are very prevalent in the area!

Christopher

January 18, 2024

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Heart Lake, located within James Peak Wilderness, is an alpine lake above the tree line. You follow a stream to get here and moose are very prevalent in the area!

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1. South Boulder Creek Trail

14.7km

05:41

640m

Hike the difficult 9.1-mile South Boulder Creek Trail in James Peak Wilderness, gaining 2109 feet over 5 hours and 40 minutes.

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2. Heart Lake – James Peak loop from CPDS050 West Portal Mp 50.1

22.0km

09:32

1,240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 3,450 m

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Location: Gilpin County, Colorado, United States

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1. South Boulder Creek Trail

2. Heart Lake – James Peak loop from CPDS050 West Portal Mp 50.1

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