
Trip
Hiking – Lincoln Lake via the Resthouse Trail from Echo Lake Campground
This is an out-and-back hike to Lincoln Lake via Resthouse Meadows and Lincoln Lake Trail.
- Thu, Sep 4, 2025
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,667 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 1 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The trailhead and campground are at the intersection of CO-103 (Mt Blue Sky/Evans Rd) and CO-5. There is a parking area before the entrance to the campground proper. The historic Mt Evans Lodge sits across the intersection. There is a restroom near the parking area.
Here is a link to the trip on Alltrails. Please note there is 600' of elevation gain on the return trip.
Après (post) hike tailgate: If weather permits, let’s tailgate after the hike at the TH Parking Lot. Bring your favorite beverage, some snacks to share, and a folding chair.
Meet at the Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride, Section BB, 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401 at 6:20 for a 6:30 departure (Wooly Mammoth PnR). We'll then carpool to the trailhead at the intersection of CO-103 (Mt Blue Sky/Evans Rd) and CO-5 (Google Maps).
Required Equipment
Please bring your 10 essentials.