Trip
Ascending Hikes – Ouzel Falls
We'll take a lollipop route to Ouzel Falls in RMNP, starting at the Wild Basin trailhead. We'll also pass Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades. With the water running high and fast this year in Ouzel and North Saint Vrain Creeks, these water features should be spectacular. In addition, if the weather cooperates we'll get some great views of Longs and Meeker along the way.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 4, 2023
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,066 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,477 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 6 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Our hike will begin at the Wild Basin summer Parking Lot in RMNP, following the Wild Basin Trail. We'll pass Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades on our way to Ouzel Falls. About 200 yards beyond Ouzel Falls is an overlook with a wonderful view of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. We'll find a sunny spot near Ouzel Falls to stop for lunch/snack. From the overlook we'll continue along the Wild Basin Trail to the junction with the Thunder Lake Trail (aka North Saint Vrain Campsite Trail). We'll follow this trail, along the North Saint Vrain Creek until we meet the Wild Basin Trail and return to the trailhead. Overall this hike is ~6 miles and ~1100 ft elevation gain. Our pace will be comfortable for all group members. (Ouzel Falls - RMNP - Loop - CalTopo)
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.
We will meet at Nederland Park-n-Ride lot at 7:00 AM, and depart at 7:15AM (Nederland Park-n-Ride - Google Maps)
We'll carpool to the Wild Basin Trailhead Parking Lot (Wild Basin Trailhead - Google Maps)
Required Equipment
10 essentials, also consider bringing trekking poles