BPX 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Fall Creek TH

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 2-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members::

Day 1: From the Fall Creek TH hike 3.9 miles on the Fall Creek Trail (#2001), to Lake Constantine (3.9 miles, +1,424 / -328 ft.). NOTE: Do not take Mount of Holy Cross Trail (#2009) from the Half Moon TH., it will take you to Mount of the Holy Cross.  Set up camp, then fish or explore Lake Constantine, waterfalls, and/or Tuhare Lakes . There are plenty of camping spaces around the lake.

Route: Day 1

Day 2: Break camp and hike out to the Fall Creek TH (3.9 miles, +328 / -1,424 ft.).

Route: Day 2

Overall Route: 7.9 miles, +-1,752 ft.

NOTES:

1. Always practice Leave No Trace techniques.
2. More information about Holy Cross Wilderness is available here.
3. Alternate 3-day itinerary: Add a day at Lake Constantine for additional exploration.
4. Google Map Driving Directions: From the Colorado Mountain Club (Golden, CO) to the Fall Creek TH.
5. Driving Directions: I-70 West to Exit 171; 5.0 miles southeast on US 24 past Minturn to Notch Mountain Road; 3.9 miles southwest on Notch Mountain Road – rough dirt, but passenger car driven carefully is fine; West 0.1 miles to parking on the road. Trailhead access is not a problem and plenty of parking spaces at trailhead but could fill on busy weekends.

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking
• Seasons: July, August, September
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Length: 7.9 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,752 ft
• High Point: 11,445 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Holy Cross Wilderness Area, Holy Cross Ranger District (WRNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 6
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12