Trip
Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy
This hike is for RMOTHG members only. We will hike at a moderate pace from the 4th of July trailhead to Lake Dorothy. July should be an excellent time to enjoy the wildflowers and hopefully see some wildlife as we hike to the highest lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 23, 2025
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,942 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,192 ft
- Pace: Moderate (1.8 – 2.0 avg moving speed)
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The trailhead for this hike is the 4th of July Trailhead, west of Nederland. Here’s a Google Maps link for the trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctmdVqHia6fukUjC7 The last 4 or 5 miles to the trailhead is via a potholed dirt road, so the carpool drivers should have a decent ground clearance AWD or 4WD SUV or truck. The parking at this trailhead fills up quickly, hence the need to take the minimum number of vehicles and get an early start.
Meet at the parking lot at Plainview Rd and Coal Creek Canyon Rd (CO Hwy 72) at 6:20am, so we can form carpools and leave no later than 6:30am. This is 1.7 miles west of the intersection of CO 72 and CO 93. Here is a Google Maps link to the meeting place at “9881 Plainview Rd, Arvada”: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAgUWeDQCrMcF4UM9
For those coming from north of Arvada, we can also arrange to meet you at Nederland High School.
Required Equipment
Bring your 10 essentials, hiking poles (if you use them), sunscreen, a good hat, and good hiking boots.