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Fourth of July Trailhead

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Hiking – 4th of July TH to Diamond Lake

Diamond Lakes - From Buckingham/Fourth of July Campground, hike on trail to lower Diamond Lake, then bushwhack off-trail to Upper Diamond Lake

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Norm Arlt
Norm Arlt
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Jul 13, 2023
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,750 ft
  • Pace: moderate

Leave from Coors lot across the street from the CMC at 6:00am. Driving distance is 80 mi RT * .30 = $24.

From Buckingham/Fourth of July Campground at 10,100', hike on trail to lower Diamond Lake, then bushwhack off-trail to Upper Diamond Lake.
Each participant is expected to carry all 10+ Essentials.
I like to keep the whole group within yelling distance pretty much all the time, so if you are a free-spirited wanderer, this may not be the trip for you.
Social stop at Cast Iron Tavern in Golden apre hike.
Contact - Norm Arlt, 303-437-3968, normarltg@gmail.com

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Fourth of July Trailhead

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Ten Essentials

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