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BPX 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear East TH


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BPX 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear East TH

Abyss Lake is nestled in a high glacial cirque between Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans. We’ll set up camp along Abyss Lake trail, approximately 4 miles and 1,400 vertical feet from TH, and then day hike up to Abyss Lake the following 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: Drive to Burning Bear East TH,  Hike in on the Abyss Lake Trail (#602) for about 4 miles, and then set up camp.  (4.1 miles, +1,357 / -103 ft.)

Route Day 1

Day 2: Day hike to Helms Lake, and/or Abyss Lake, and/or explore Rosalie trail with light pack.  Return to camp for the second night.

Optional Day Hike: Helms Lake (3.9 miles, +-1,121 ft.)

Optional Day Hike: Abyss Lake (8.2 miles, +-2,077 ft.)

Day 3: Break camp, hike back to the Burning Bear East TH, and drive home. (4.1 miles, +103 / -1,357 ft.)

Route Day 3

Overall Route: 8.2 miles, +-1,460 ft.

NOTES:

  1. Always practice Leave No Trace techniques.
  2. More information about Mt. Evans Wilderness is available here.
  3. Driving Directions: From the Colorado Mountain Club (Golden, CO) to the Burning Bear East TH.
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 8.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,464 ft
  • 10,892 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Mount Evans Wilderness Area, South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 6
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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