Trip
Hiking – Crater Lakes
This is a Moderate hike along the South Boulder Creek to the Lower Crater Lakes which includes some nice views of the James Peak Wilderness area. The first ~3 miles will gain 1,400 feet in elevation; the back half will be an easy return to the parking lot.
Contacts
Norm Arlt
Primary Leader
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 10,600 ft
- Pace: slow to moderate
- 5 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Social stop on the way back if there is interest apre hike. Leader - Norm Arlt, 303-437-3968
Leave from CMC Basecamp at 8:00am. Driving distance is 84 mi RT = $25 shared by car pool.
Roster
Route/Place
Crater Lakes
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caltopo
https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=39.90822,-105.66736&z=14&b=mbt&a=c - See full route/place details.
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