3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Abyss Lake TH

Easy 3-day out and back backpack trip (5.5 miles / 730 ft.) along Scott Gomer Creek in the Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) Wilderness with day hiking options on the second day.

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 3-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members:

Day 1: Starting at the Abyss Lake Trailhead hike along the Abyss Lake Trail (602) for 2.75 miles, and then set up camp at a large flat campsite near water. Hike with lighter pack on Abyss Lake Trail (602) and/or Rosalie Trail (603) (2.75 miles / +733 ft.).

Day 2: Explore the additional close by trails such as Rosalie Trail (603) and Threemile Trail (635) with just your light pack.

Day 3: Break camp and hike out.

General Requirements:

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Maps:

COTREX Map


Notes:

  1. Day 2 Option: Hike to Helms Lake and return to campsite to hike out on Day 2, or stay the night and hike out on Day 3.
  • Suitable Activities: Backpacking
  • Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 730 ft
  • 10,265 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Area (formerly Mount Evans), South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 6
  • Maximum Party Size: 15
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15
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  • Outdoor Trail Maps Mount Evans Wilder
  • Trails Illustrated 104
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