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James Peak Lake (#804)
Length: James Peak Lake Trailhead (TH) to James Peak Lake - 1.1 miles; to Little Echo Lake - 0.9 miles; to Rogers Pass - 5 miles. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY.
Elevation: 11,600 feet at the TH; 11,185 feet at Little Echo Lake; 12,400 feet at the Continental Divide; 11,860 feet at Rogers Pass; 13,294 feet at James Peak.
Trail Description: From the James Peak Lake Trailhead, the James Peak Lake Trail drops 500 feet into the James Peak Wilderness to James Peak Lake, set in the basin below the east face of James Peak. The steep trail follows the remains of a wagon road across loose rock.
To get to James Peak Lake, follow the wagon road to the left at the Ute Trail intersection, near the treeline. Following the Ute Trail to the right (north) leads to Little Echo Lake and to the Continental Divide on the shoulder of James Peak.
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At a Glance
| Permit Info: | No permits are required at this time. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Hiking conditions are best from July through October |
| Restrictions: | James Peak Wilderness restrictions apply:
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| Closest Towns: | Rollinsville, Colorado |
| Water: | Lakes and streams; treat water for drinking. |
| Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles |
| Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Boulder Ranger District; 303-541-2500; Contact Us |
General Information
Directions:From Rollinsville on Colorado Highway 119, turn west onto County Road 16 head and west for approximately five miles.At the town of Tolland, turn left onto Mammoth Gulch (County Road 4N).After 3.5 miles take a right onto National Forest System Road 353.
Accessibility:
This is a rough, native surface road not plowed in the winter. Only high clearance vehicles with 4WD are recommended. Follow NFSR 353 west for 3.3 miles to James Peak Lake Trailhead.