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Finch Lake

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Backpack – Finch and Pear Lakes

BPX 3-day Leisurely Finch & Pear Lakes trip. Friday, we will backpack 4.3 miles (1800' gain) in to Finch Lake along the finch lake trail. This should leave us plenty of time to enjoy the lake. Saturday, we will dayhike 2 miles (800' gain) each way to Pear Lake, bringing lunches and enjoying the scenery, then return to camp for the night. Sunday, we break camp when ready and backpack out. This trip intentionally leaves time to enjoy the journey through the lovely wild basin corner of Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll relax at 2 pretty lakes, with time for quiet, reading, photography, or whatever you most enjoy doing in the wilderness.

Contacts

Kristen Paris
Kristen Paris
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Sep 8, 2023 — Sun, Sep 10, 2023
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,526 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,608 ft

For those interested in carpooling, we'll meet at CMC in Golden. CHANGE TO SCHEDULE: We will meet at 5:45 AM at the CMC parking lot, and carpool starting at 6:00 am. This will allow us to beat the crowds into RMNP. 2 car passes are included with our permit.  

We'll need a National Parks pass for each vehicle (leader will provide 1).  

Since we should be back down quite early on Sunday, we may stop for lunch or a snack on the way back to CMC, subject to the preferences of the group.   

If you are longing for a quiet escape, with a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Colorado for a couple of nights, this is your trip! If you're wanting to conquer a mountain or push yourself to your limits, this is not your trip! Backpacking always takes effort, but this is not a hardcore trip by any means. This is an 'enjoy the journey' trip, where we will stop to take pictures, chill by 2 lovely lakes, and soak in the beauty. Hopefully we'll have energy reserves to stargaze at night and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.  

Route/Place

Finch Lake

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials

Backpacking gear - backpack, sleeping gear, stove, food, water filtration, water carrying capacity, extra clothing - whatever you need for 3 days and 2 nights. 

Willingness to accommodate the pace of others, even if it's slower than what is natural to you.  

 

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