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BPX-2 Day: Wheeler Lakes from Wheeler Flats TH


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BPX-2 Day: Wheeler Lakes from Wheeler Flats TH

The trail starts at the Wheeler Flats TH across from Copper Mountain Resort, and climbs up into the Eagles Nest Wilderness. We pass beautiful flowering meadows and enjoy the view west to Vail pass and south over the Ten mile range. After hiking through a pine forest the trail opens up to a serene setting with view of the lake and the view to the north of Uneva Peak and the Gore Range .

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for x-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members.

Day 1: The trail climbs steadily through a lush pine forest and reaches a green meadow with spectacular views. We continue on to the first lake and pass the junction for Lost Lake which will be our side trip for the next day. We will make our camp at 11,100 ft. near the second lake that is more remote and has views of Uneva Peak (12,522 ft.) and Uneva pass at 11,900 ft. (3.4 miles, +1,457 / -65 ft.)

Route Day 1

Day 2: On the second day we will hike down the trail 0.75 miles to the junction of the Gore Range Trail #60 and ascend this trail to lost lake, with a gain of approx. 893 ft. to the lake.  We can pause here for lunch.  We will then retrace our steps back to camp and pack up our tent and descend to the TH and back  to our cars (3.4 miles, + 65 / -1,457 ft.).

Day Hike to Lost Lake: 5.3 miles, +-893 ft.

Route Day 2

Overall Route: 6.75 miles, +-1,513 ft.

NOTES:

  1. Always practice Leave No Trace techniques.
  2. More information about Eagles Nest Wilderness is available here.
  3. Please view this document with everything you need to know about xxxx Wilderness.
  4. Google Map Driving Directions: From the Colorado Mountain Club (Golden, CO) to the Wheeler Flats TH.
  5. We park our cars at the Copper Mountain resort exit off  I-70 on a dirt lot in front of the gas station.
  • Suitable Activities: Backpacking
  • Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Length: 6.75 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,513 ft
  • 11,087 ft
  • Land Manager: Town of Silverthorne
    Eagles Nest Wilderness Area
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 4
  • Maximum Party Size: 4
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 4
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  • National Geographic Map 108
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