Trip
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Bluebird Lake from Wild Basin TH
This trip is for BPX members only. Challenging backpack in Rocky Mountain NP starting from Wild Basin and passing three waterfalls (Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades, and Ouzel Falls) en route to a spectacular campsite at Upper Ouzel Creek (5.7 mi., 2,100 ft. gain). Dayhike to Bluebird Lake and a short scramble beyond to Pipit Lake (2.2 miles RT, 800 ft. gain/loss). Return via the same route, visiting Ouzel Lake (1 mile RT, 100 ft. gain/loss) on the way down (5.7 mi., 2,100 ft. loss). Potential for Fall colors!
Contacts
- Sun, Sep 22, 2024 — Tue, Sep 24, 2024
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 14.6
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,500 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph (backpacking), 2.0+ (dayhiking)
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting place and carpooling to be determined. However, expect an early start since the trip starts on a Sunday and parking near Wild Basin TH is limited.
Carpooling is encouraged. Passengers will reimburse drivers at a rate consistent with CMC Denver Group guidelines:
Reservation and use fee ($36) will be split among trip participants.
Required Equipment
As always, the 10 essentials, plus
You must be fully vaccinated.
You must have prior backpacking experience (at least one 3-day trip) in Colorado, and be familiar with and comfortable with your gear.
Above all, please bring a positive attitude, a sense of humor and a desire to have a great time hiking with like-minded companions!