Shelf Lake
This 7 mile round-trip hike ends at a high alpine lake under the Continental Divide. Trail starts from the unpaved Shelf Lake road off Geneva Road in the Mt Evans Wilderness and climbs through pine forest to the lake at 12,000 feet.
The Shelf Lake Trail (#634) beings at a junction with the South Park Trail (#600) and the Geneva Creek Road (NFSR 119).
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Fly Fishing, Hiking
- Seasons: Year-round, July, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
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- Difficulty: Mod B
- Length: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,930 ft
- 12,010 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Mount Evans Wilderness Area, South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 10
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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