Trip
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Deep Lake and Heart Lake from Sheep Lake TH returning over Medicine Bow Peak
This trip is for BPX Members only. We'll spend three days in enjoying the spectacular views of the Snowy Range. Camp at Deep Lake and then Heart Lake before the challenging ascent of Medicine Bow Peak. The itinerary is the same as described in the Route & Place.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 16, 2024 — Sun, Aug 18, 2024
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Difficult
- Challenging
- Mileage: 22.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,650 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 4 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting place & time will be provided nearer the time. Expect to drive to the TH on Friday morning and return on Sunday evening.
This should be a gorgeous trip with lakes and mountains surrounding us for three days. Our first night will be at Deep Lake and the second night at Heart Lake. Our final day starts with a challenging climb over Medicine Bow Peak. Our challenge will be to assess the weather and avoid potential lightening storms. You will need be an experienced, fit backpacker to join this trip. Itinerary will be the same as described in the Route & Place. Leaders will hold a zoom meeting to discuss trip logistics a few weeks before departure.
3-Day: Deep Lake and Heart Lake from Sheep Lake TH returning over Medicine Bow Peak
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National Forest Service - Medicine Bow - Snowy Range - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials, food & snacks for 3 days, water filtration, comprehensive backpacking gear.