Trip
Hiking – Crater Lakes
Crater Lakes via South Boulder Creek and Crater Lakes Trail. We'll start at Moffat East Portal trailhead. We'll hike to the upper Crater Lake and have lunch. Some steep parts and a bit of scrambling near the top
Contacts
George Vandyke
Primary Leader
- Sat, Aug 22, 2026
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,870 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,205 ft
- Pace: 2-2.5
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Challenging hike at elevation. We'll stop for lunch at Crater Lake.
Make sure to bring 10 essentials, good boots, rain gear, welcome to bring a bathing suit for a dip in the lake.
Meet at Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, Section BB at 5:45 AM. We'll Carpool, additional drivers will likely be needed. Let me know if you can drive.
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.
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
10 essentials
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