BPX 2-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH

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Backpack – BPX 2-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH

This is a difficult, out and back, hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness to the photogenic Lone Eagle Peak. Our camping permits are for Cascade Creek so we will hike up to the Lake after setting camp.

  • Thu, Aug 3, 2023 — Fri, Aug 4, 2023
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,134 ft
  • Pace: 1.5mph

We will workout carpools nearer the departure date. Plan to leave early on the morning of Thursday August 3.

Our camping permits are for Cascade Creek so will set up camp before heading up to Mirror and Crater Lakes. Option to hang out at the lakes in the evening and again in the morning before returning to the TH.

Route/Place

BPX 2-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Food and supplies for 1 night, 2 day backpack. 10 Essentials especially rain gear & mosquito repellent.

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