Ascending Hikes – Forest Lakes

We'll be hiking an out-n-back route from the East Portal Trailhead, follwing the South Boulder Creek Trail until we meet the Forest Lakes Trail. that will take us to Lower and Upper Forest Lakes. Upper Forest Lake is located below the CDT and has a view of Beacon Peak. Hopefully we can do a bit of exploring around Upper Forest Lake, finding a nice spot to stop for lunch/snack. We'll return to the trailhead by the same route. Our pace will be determined by the strength, stamina, and endurance of the group. (Forest Lakes - Lower & Upper - JPW - CalTopo)

James Peak Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 2002. This 17,015 acre wilderness is located within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and is south of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. 

Leave No Trace: Our group will practice the Leave No Trace Principles on this hike. (Leave No Trace Leave No Trace - Home - Leave No Trace (lnt.org))

The Colorado Mountain Club's Ascending Hike Section (AHS) provides an opportunity to make new friends and explore new places in Colorado's backcountry, while increasing your personal hiking speed, strength, and stamina. The section is administered by CMC volunteers. There is no cost, fee, or scheduling commitment. There are no dues or elections. Open to all CMC members. To join the section, contact the CMC office.

Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the CoorsTek Parking Lot at 6:45am, for a 7:00am departure (CoorsTek Parking Lot - Google Maps)

We'll carpool to the Moffat Tunnel East Portal Parking (Moffat Tunnel East Portal TH Parking Lot - Google Maps)