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2-Day: Bighorn Lake from Lake Katherine TH


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2-Day: Bighorn Lake from Lake Katherine TH

This is an out and back, moderately difficult trip in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness area to a beautiful subalpine lake just below the Continental Divide. The trail starts at the Lake Katerine TH and is 5.0 miles and 1,200 elevation gain RT.

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 2-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members:

Day 1 – Start a Katherine TH which has amble parking. Hike up Lone Pine Trail 1129 past left fork for Lake Katherine to left fork for Bighorn Lake trail 1040 to Bighorn Lake at approximately 10,200 feet. (2.5 miles, 1,200 feet up, 100 down). There are camp sites on north and south side of outlet from the lake.

Route Day 1

 Day 2 – Return on Lone Pine Trail to Katherine TH

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • 10,200 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area, Parks Ranger District (RNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 6
  • Maximum Party Size: 15
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15
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