Trip
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Halfmoon TH
This trip is for BPX members only. The trip is per the itinerary described in the Routes & Places.
- Tue, Aug 13, 2024 — Wed, Aug 14, 2024
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,445 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 5 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, section BB, across from the Exxon gas station, at 6:30 AM so we can form carpools for the drive to the trailhead. We will leave at 6:35. Here’s a Google Maps link to Wooly Mammoth: Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride · 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401
From All Trails: "This is an awesome out and back hike that uses a shorter stretch of the much longer Fall Creek Trail. This route...to Lake Constantine, goes through some wooded, shaded valley and then onto some more exposed ridge line trail. The lake itself is really nice, and in good weather some hikers have been known to go for a dip."
This is a popular destination so we'll likely encounter other people in the area (although midweek it shouldn't be overrun).
This area is within the Holy Cross Wilderness. We will need to camp 100 ft away of the lake, although there should be plenty of camping spaces. We will also use Leave No Tract techniques camping here.
If we have extra time, we can explore Lake Constantine, a nearby waterfall, and/or Tuhare Lakes, or we can continue up the Fall Creek Trail to some higher viewpoints.
For more information on the trail, see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lake-constantine-via-fall-creek-trail
Required Equipment
Bring normal items for camping out, including a water filter, insect repellent, and of course a tent, sleeping bag, pad, and bear bag for food, and the 10 essentials.