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Chicago Lakes are nestled in a valley surrounded by three 13ers in the Mt Blue Sky Wilderness. This is a beautiful hike that also provides some challenges with some areas of rough trail and an uphill section at the end.

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Abbie Gentry
Abbie Gentry
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5

We will hike from Echo Lake to Upper Chicago Lake.  We are not planning to head all the way up to Summit Lake.  

This hike is an Ascending Hike and is designed for those who want to build hiking skills, endurance, and pace.  Please note the 1.5 mph pace, and if you must hike faster, this may not be the hike for you.

Meet at Wooly Mammoth Section BB at 7:00 am for a 7:15 am departure.

Route/Place

Chicago Lakes

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials  

You may need microspikes, warm layers, hat and mittens if the weather is cold.

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