Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – RMNP - Wild Basin TH - Junco Lake

We will depart from blue bird lake TH in RMNP Wild Basin. For the first 6.3 miles, to Blue Bird Lake, we will follow the trail. It is sustained uphill hike with some switchback sections and an elevation gain of about 2,500 feet (Pace: 2-2.5 mph).

Above Blue Bird Lake the trip will be more challenging. We will be off trail bushwacking, scrambling (class 3), and crossing a snow field and stream. Going down we will probably follow the Junco Lake drainage (boulder field). Before reconnecting to Blue Bird Lake, the stream is so shallow and wide that it flows through a cobble field, very scenic.

We will be hiking along streams and there will be opportunities to filter and refill water bottles. We will take a combination of short breaks along the trail and a longer break either At Blue Bird or Junco Lake.

 If anyone would like more information, etc., please feel free to email Manuel at manufillon@gmail.com or call/text at 970-690-4983.

NOTE: If you have not hiked with us previously, we may contact you about your experience.

The meeting time and place  will be communicated to participants before the trip. Expect to meetup and leave southern Fort Collins about  4:45 am or meet at the Wild Basin TH at 6 am.