Search routes & places
Finch Lake


Log in and send us updates, images and resources

Finch Lake

Moderate hike on the southern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. The route starts from the Finch Lake TH which is a mile past the Wild Basin entrance station. Views at the lake include Copeland Mountain and Elks Tooth.

Please view this document with everything you need to know about Rocky Mountain National Park 

Finch Lake:

The trail starts with an ascent up a ridge as you leave Wild Basin. Next there is a decent into the Fox Creek drainage where you will meet up with the Allenspark Trail on the other side of the valley. The views to the north at this juncture are expansive, including Longs Peak, Mt Meeker, Pagoda, and Chief's Head. Proceed west at the juncture and hike 2 miles to Finch Lake. 

Pear Lake:

Follow the directions above. Pear Lake is another 2 additional miles, an option if you desire a longer route or a nice day hike if backpacking.

Map
Activities
Trip Reports
Titles

This is a list of titles that represent the variations of trips you can take at this route/place. This includes side trips, extensions and peak combinations. Not seeing a title that fits your trip? Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.

  • Finch and Pear Lakes
Resources

There are no resources for this route/place. Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.