Trip
Hiking – 4th of July TH to Lake Dorothy
This will be a RMOTHG hike from 4th of July trailhead to Lake Dorothy in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 22, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,945 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,192 ft
- Pace: Moderate (1.8 – 2.0 avg moving speed)
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This will be a RMOTHG hike from the 4th of July trailhead near Eldora to Lake Dorothy, the highest lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Speed will be commensurate with the group, but the target will be approx 2.0 mph moving average speed.
Parking at the trailhead fills up fast so we will carpool to trailhead and need to get an early start.
The road to the trailhead is rough so a high clearance SUV or 4WD vehicle is recommended for carpool drivers.
Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the Plainview Rd Parking Area at 6:15AM, for a 6:30AM departure (39°52'32.9"N 105°16'09.4"W - Google Maps)
Required Equipment
Bring good shoes, have good sun protection (a brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, 2-3 liters of water, and hiking poles (if you use them) as well as the 10 essentials.