Trip
Backpack – Willow Lake & Mount Adams
TH to Willow Lake: 4.7MI/2,709'EG; Willow Lake to Mt Adams Summit 1.1Mi/2,318'EG. Rugged alpine hike & climb, soaking in fall colors, camping by a beautiful alpine lake with a waterfall; mixed in with an optional mountaineering climb. Bonus: Crestone is a charming mining town for snagging a meal on the way out.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 24, 2022 — Mon, Sep 26, 2022
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking, Mountaineering
- Basic Alpine Climb
- Adults
- Difficult
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,027 ft
- High Point Elevation: 13,942 ft
- Pace: 1.5mph- 2mph; 800'/hr
- 2 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
CMC Backpack Section Trip
The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range can be spectacular in late September. This combined Backpack and High Peaks Sections sponsored trip takes us to Willow Lake Falls in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Our destination is a gorgeous alpine lake, with a cascading waterfall surrounded by 13'ers and 14'ers. You have options! Climb Mt. Adams, a Colorado Centennial peak. Bring your fishing gear and license; I'm guessing you won't be disappointed. Hang in camp, or by the lake and waterfall. Explore the area with short hikes. All are a great way to enjoy a couple of fall days in the Colorado mountains.
The hike to the lake is a climb, so be prepped to feel it. The next day's climb up Mt. Adams will start pre-dawn/dawn. There will be scrambling. Some sections are class 2+.
These are my ideas. Bring yours to the table.
We'll have a check in the week before via a Zoom meeting. A final detailed Itinerary will be sent the day before.
Looking forward to having you on this great Colorado fall colors trip!
TBD
Required Equipment
Helmet for Mt Adams climb. 10 essentials and gear fit for the Colorado early fall season. Assuming all are experienced backpackers, have the appropriate gear. Ask questions. Happy to review what you have; share with you what I have. We are in this together.