Backpack – Cathedral Lake

Please contact trip leader to register.

Garrett Pettingell: 954-663-9134 garrettpettingell@gmail.com

Note: I am out of town through the early part of next week and will respond to your inquires when I return.  Thank you for your interest!  This is a great trip!!

Itinerary: 
Day 1: Drive to trailhead, and backpack along Cathedral lake trail to cathedral Lake.  Setup camp in a suitable spot in the trees.  2.7 miles, 2,100 ft gain.
Day 2: Options to dayhike, fish, hang around camp and explore.  Hike to Electric Pass is 4.8 miles, 1700 gain round trip. 
Day 3: Break camp and return to trailhead.

General Requirements: A permit is required for entry into the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness. These are free and can be found at the trailhead register boxes. Group size is limited to 10 persons. The Avalanche Campground is close to the trailhead. 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5186764.pdf

Map: https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/39803?t=1X5D2Ys7gcxyu9V0oFkY

Meeting location and carpooling info will be provided via email prior to trip date.

Driving Directions: Leaving the Twin Forks Park & Ride on 285 S to Buena Vista, to Hwy 82, Independence Pass to Aspen. Drive through Aspen. At the round-about, take the Castle Creek Rd turn.  Drive about 12 miles, look for a sign on the right that says Cathedral Lake and TH.  Turn right and drive to the TH.  Recommended AWD, clearance, 4WD. 162 miles and 3.5 hrs on the road.