Trip
Hiking – RMNP - Wild Basin TH - Lion Lakes and Snowbank
This route takes you to the beautiful, serene Lion Lakes (#1 and #2), plus Snowbank Lake. Some scrambling to get to Snowbank.
Contacts
Ed Cotgageorge
Primary Leader
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,152 ft
- Pace: 2.5
- 2 (13 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please consider the pace, which is the average moving pace. There is some scrambling approaching Snowbank lake. If you are not comfortable maintaining this pace or with scrambling then please consider weather or not this is the hike for you.
Carpooling/Meeting #1 - RTD - US 36/McCaslin Park-N-Ride - 5:35am for a 5:45am departure.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUj8NTVw7s4GZy9s7
Carpooling/Meeting #2 - Sandstone Park, Lyons 6:15 am
If you prefer to meet at the trailhead please let me know. Anticipate arriving at Trailhead between 7:00am and 7:15am.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
TE and traction/microspikes. Be prepare for fall/early winter weather.
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