Backpack – BPX Backpack, Ptarmigan Lake, Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, 3-day Out & Back

Hike to a beautiful lake surrounded by dramatic peaks including Mount Yale. The lake has good fishing for cutthroat trout.

Itinerary: 
Day 1. After driving to the trail head, climb on a very easy Ptarmigan Lake Trail (#1444) to a location just below Ptarmigan Lake near timberline. Here establish the base camp for the next two nights. (2.5 miles/+1,200').
Day 2. A day to enjoy what this area offers. The group can take a short stroll up to Ptarmigan Lake, can fish the lake, can explore the area, climb any of the numerous 12,000' and 13,000' peaks, or relax at camp.
Day 3.  Hike back to the trailhead. (2.5 miles/-1200’).

General Requirements: The area provides multiple options.
Map:  https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=38.79674,-106.38764&z=14&b=f16a
          https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/39695?t=gLefxRHeijYPVpe7kWXe

BPX is a community of backpackers who respect, trust, help each other, and honor our commitments. By registering for this trip, you are committing to going on the trip and will cancel only for a true emergency. And if absolutely necessary, you agree to cancel as early as possible so another member may take your place on the trip.

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Meeting location and carpooling info will be provided via email prior to trip date.

Driving Directions: From the Buena Vista traffic light, travel 15 miles west on CR 306. The sign and parking area is on the left.