Backpack – BPX Backpack, Upper Cataract Lake, Eagles Nest Wilderness, 2-day Out & Back

Description: Hike to a beautiful lake in a scenic basin below high peaks, including the Eagles Nest Peak, in Eagles Nest Wilderness.

Itinerary: 
Day 1 - Start at Eaglesmere Trailhead, on the Eaglesmere Trail (#61) and hike up to the Gore Range Trail (#60). Turn left (south) and head west past Tipperary Lake and on to Cataract Trail (#63).  Head up to Upper Cataract Lake and set up a campsite near the lake. (7 miles/2,700’)
Day 2 - Head back down Cataract Trail to the Gore Range Trail. Turn right and travel past Surprise Lake to Surprise Trail (#62), turn left and head down to the Surprise TH and walk to the Eaglesmere trailhead. (5 miles/0’)

General Requirements: Campfires are not permitted at Upper Cataract Lake (Stoves only). Bear canister or bear bag required.

Map: https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=39.83757,-106.33235&z=14&b=f16a
         https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/39256?t=uPNdXz3GjpfpMBqimvof

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 I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9.Travel 16 miles north on HWY 9. Just after mile marker 118 turn left onto Heeney Rd (County Rd 30). Follow Heeney Road for 5.3 miles and turn left onto Cataract Creek Road (FDR 1725). Continue for 2 miles to a junction, turn right onto FDR 1726 and follow the road to the Eaglesmere Trailhead and parking area.