Trip
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Heart Lake from East Portal TH
A moderate 8-mile out-and-back takes you to Heart Lake in the James Peak Wilderness, in the shadow of the Continental Divide. NOTE: Weather permitting, on the second day of the trip we will do a day hike to the summit of James Peak (13,271 ft.)
Contacts
- Tue, Jul 29, 2025 — Thu, Jul 31, 2025
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 13,271 ft
- Pace: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 mph
- FULL, 4 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Hike to a beautiful lake in the James Peak Wilderness just below the Continental Divide with great views and explore exceptional terrain. NOTE: On day we will “all” be doing a day hike to the summit of James Peak. By signing up for this trip you are agreeing to doing the James Peak day hike.
Day 1: Start from the East Portal TH at the Moffat Tunnel near Rollinsville, hike on the South Boulder Creek Trail (#900)to Rogers Pass Lake and establish camp.
Route: Day 1: Heart Lake, 4.4 miles, +2,194 / -81 ft.
Day 2: Climb James Peak.
Day Hike: James Peak, 5.0 miles, +-2,371 ft.
Day 3: Return to trailhead (4.4 miles, +81 / -2,194 ft.) and drive home.
Overall Route: 8.8 miles, +-2,275 ft.
TBD
BPX 3-Day: Rogers Pass Lake from East Portal TH
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Trails Illustrated 102
Trails Illustrated 103 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
$20 annual BPX Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join the pack!