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4-Day: Parvin, Island, and Wall Lake from Trappers Outlet TH


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4-Day: Parvin, Island, and Wall Lake from Trappers Outlet TH

This backpacking trip through the center of the Flat Tops Wilderness area is 21 miles in distance and approximately 3,600 vertical elevation gain. The loop starts at Trappers Lake and includes Parvin and Wall Lake with spur to Island Lake.

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 4-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members.

Day 1. Drive to the Trappers Outlet TH – approximately five hours from Denver. Hike south on the Outlet Trail (#1815.1) then make a left (south) on the Arthur H Carhart Trail (#1815) along the east side of Trappers Lake. Make a left (south) on the Trappers Lake Trail (#1816). Continue to follow the Trappers Lake Trail (#1816) to Parvin Lake and camp near the lake (4.7 miles/1228’).

Day 1 Route

Day 2. From Parvin Lake, continue south on the Trappers Lake Trail (#1816) then turn left (east) on the Island Lakes Trail (#1842) then right (south) on the Island Lakes Trail (#1842). Continue to follow the Island Lakes Trail (#1842) to Island Lake and camp near the lake (4.1 miles/1044’). You should get to the lake in the late morning/early afternoon and set up camp. Relax, fish, or explore one of the many options for day hikes in the area.

Day 2 Route

Day 3. From Island Lake, hike west on the Island Lakes Trail (#1842) then make a left turn (west) to return to the Trappers Lake Trail (#1816). Make a left (south) on the Trappers Lake Trail and then a right (west) on the Wall Lake Trail (#1818). Continue to follow the Wall Lake Trail (#1818) to Wall Lake and camp near the lake (6.9 miles/1200’).

Day 3 Route

Day 4. From Wall Lake, continue north on the Wall Lake Trail (#1818) then turn right (east) on the Arthur H Carhart Trail (#1815) and left (north) on the Outlet Trail (#1815.1) to return to the trail head (5.25 miles/143’).

Day 4 Route

Overall Route


  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 20.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,581 ft
  • 11,606 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Blanco Ranger District (WRNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 6
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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