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BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH


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BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH

A moderate two day, one night backpack to camping by Native Lake. 7.6 miles and 1,100 vertical feet total.

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

Day 1: Starting at the Native Lake TH, hike south on the Native Lake Trail (#1489) to the area around Native Lake where we will find campsites. Explore the area, camp, stay the night (3.75 miles, +1,151 / -672 ft.).

Route: Day 1

Day 2: Have breakfast, pack up, hike out to cars and return to Denver (3.75 miles, +672 / -1,151 ft.).

Route: Day 2

Overall Route: 7.6 miles, +-1,824 ft.

NOTES:

  1. Always practice Leave No Trace techniques.
  2. More information about Mount Massive Wilderness is available here.
  3. Driving Directions: Take I-70 West to Exit 195 - Leadville which is CO Hwy 91 S. Continue on Hwy 91 S for approx. 22 miles.  Right turn to US 24 W for 1.7 miles to CR 99 for 1.6 miles to CR 9 for 0.4 miles.  Turn Right onto CR 9D for 0.8 miles, Turn Right onto CR 4 for 4.3 miles, continue straight onto Hageman Pass Rd 3.5 miles to TH.
  4. Google Map Driving Directions: From the Colorado Mountain Club (Golden, CO) to the Native Lake TH.
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 7.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,824 ft
  • 11,860 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Mount Massive Wilderness Area, South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 6
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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