Trip
Backpack – 2 Day : Crater Lake via Pawnee Pass. Trip starts at Brainard Lake.
2 Day : Crater Lake via Pawnee Pass. Trip starts at Brainard Lake.
- Mon, Jul 15, 2024 — Tue, Jul 16, 2024
- Boulder
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Moderate
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 5 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Crater Lake (the one by Lone Eagle) is typically accessed from the Monarch Lake/Granby side. Skip the drive and take a more interesting route in over Pawnee Pass. After setting up camp Day 1 we can hike to Cascade Falls or just enjoy the space.
Day 2 option - drop packs atop Pawnee Pass and tag Shoshoni/Pawnee/Toll.
5:45a Boulder Sports Recycler carpool
6:30a Brainard Winter Lot for shuttle to Brainard Lake trailhead.
Required Equipment
10 essentials
Self-sufficient backpack gear including repairs and know how to keep things dry. Single overnight so fast and light. Bring own food, cook kit and snacks.