Herman Lake

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Hiking – Herman Lake

Just below the Continental Divide, Herman Lake is a scenic location reachable via well established trail. Avoid some of the crowd's on this weekday hike!

  • Thu, Sep 3, 2026
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,774 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,970 ft
  • Pace: ~2.0 mph

Meet at the Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride, Section BB at 6:45AM for a 7:00AM departure. Carpools to be arranged upon arrival. 18560 US Highway 40, Golden, CO 80401, right off Interstate 70 at Exit 259 (Morrison/Golden)

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Herman Lake


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring 10 essentials and be prepared for variable mountain weather.

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