Wild Basin

This area was once known for its remoteness, but has gained popularity in recent years, especially for backpackers. A multitude of lakes, high peaks and camping areas attract visitors.

Maps:

• Loch Vale, Glacier Gorge, Longs Peak, Wild Basin Area (293K JPG)

Major Trails:

Bluebird Lake Trail:

• Bluebird Lake is a wonderful alpine lake surrounded by high and remote peaks. This trail is a popular backpacking trail, with lots of sites to see enroute to the lake.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Mount Copeland, Isolation Peak, Mahana Peak, Ogalalla Peak, Ouzel Peak.
• From this trail you can visit the following: Bluebird Lake, Calypso Cascades, Chickadee Pond, Cony Pass, Copeland Falls, Isolation Lake, Junco Lake, Lark Pond, Ouzel Falls, Ouzel Lake, Pipit Lake.

Finch/Pear Lake Trail:

• This trail leads to Pear Lake, under the enormous mass of Copeland Mountain.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Elk Tooth.
• From this trail you can visit the following: Cony Lake, Finch Lake, Hutcheson Lakes, Pear Lake.

Lion Lakes Trail:

• If you love lakes, this is the trail for you. The Lion Lakes Trail leads into the heart of Wild Basin, pass numerous waterfalls, and by high and scenic peaks.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Mount Alice, Pilot Mountain.
• From this trail you can visit the following: Castle Lake, Fan Falls, Lion Lake #1, Lion Lake #2, Snowbank Lake, Thunder Falls, Trio Falls.

Lookout Mountain Trail (Meeker Park):

• This little used trail offers nice views into Wild Basin. The trailhead lies outside of the park, in the town of Meeker Park. An early branch in the trail leads to the Sandbeach Lake Trail.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Horsetooth Peak, Lookout Mountain.
• From this trail you can visit the following: Squally Pass.

Sandbeach Lake Trail:

• The trailhead for Sandbeach Lake Trail is near Copeland Lake. This trail offers easy (albiet longer) routes up popular peaks, such as Longs Peak and Pagoda. The trail starts by climbing up Copeland Moraine.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Chiefs Head Peak, Longs Peak, Mount Meeker, Mount Orton, Pagoda Mountain.
• From this trail you can visit the following: Copeland Lake, Copeland Moraine, Dragons Egg Rock, Keplinger Lake, Sandbeach Lake.

St. Vrain Mountain Trail (Rock Creek Road):

• This trail starts near Allenspark and follows the southern boundry of Rocky Mountain National Park for several miles, after which it enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Meadow Mountain, Saint Vrain Mountain.

Thunder Lake Trail:

• This trail forks off of the Lion Lakes trail, and leads to Thunder Lake and points beyond.
• From this trail you can climb the following mountains: Eagles Beak, Tanima Peak.
• From this trail you can visit the following: Boulder-Grand Pass, Box Lake, The Cleaver, Eagle Lake, Falcon Lake, Frigid Lake, Lake Of Many Winds, Mertensia Falls, Moomaw Glacier, Thunder Lake, Twin Lakes.

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