East Portal Trailhead

Trip

Hiking – East Portal TH - Heart Lake

We begin our hike at east portal Moffat tunnel parking lot . we ascend through the forest and the trail opens up to expansive views of the continental divide .There are several creek crossings and a narrow log bridge to cross, be sure you are comfortable with this before signing up .

  • Sun, Oct 18, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: 2.0
  • FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
  • Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/heart-lake-via-south-boulder-creek-trail

 We will met at 7:20 for a  7: 30 am departure from the parking lot off  highway 93 and golden gate road   

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East Portal Trailhead


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