![]() I have read a few post on the hike up from Chasm Lake to the boulderfield and I would prefer not to do that with a large pack. Were just looking to kill some time during the day before heading up to the boulder field and the lake seems like a good side trip. I was just suggesting that if the OP is interested in a relatively quick out-and-back to the lake as a side trip from a backpacking trip, that he not waste and energy on that pile of rubble. I've gone that way several times en route to other objectives, and every time it's just a PITA. TBH I wasn't really thinking about a direct route from Chasm Lake to the Boulder Field, but rather the annoying, slow travel over the giant boulders that make up the northern shore of the lake. There are several TRs on it, including an old but really informative account by flyingmagpie. Mostly steep class 2, not a difficult climb, but it might be a bit much with a heavy camp pack. It's been dubbed the "camel route" after the shape of a distinctive boulder at the top. There is a reasonable route around the lake to the north and up to the Boulder Field. Sorry so long winded but any help would be great.ĭeTour wrote:I have to disagree with AlexeyD about going around Chasm Lake. We have camped at Glacier Gorge, Andrews Creek, and Boulder Brook and completed hikes up to Andrews Glacier, Sky Pond, and Green Lake. This will be our third back packing trip up to RMNP but our first attempt at Longs. Any thoughts? I have searched the forums and could not find was I was looking for so if I missed it somewhere please forgive me. We are planning on arriving at the boulder field campsite late afternoon/evening before dark to possibly avoid the afternoon storms. My question is.Would it be possible to hike to Chasm Lake on the way to the Boulder field campsite? I was thinking about stashing our gear off the trail to Chasm Lake and grabbing our day packs to hike the rest of the way. Then heading back to the car Sunday afternoon. We are camping at Goblins Forest Friday night, Boulder field Saturday night and making a push to summit of Longs Sunday morning. I am planning a long weekend trip up to Longs Peak towards the end of August. Shoo away aggressive marmots and chipmunks as you search for climbers on the Diamond and Ship’s Prow, to the left.First time posting so be gentle. In five or ten minutes, summit the class II scramble to impressive views of the Diamond and icy Chasm Lake at its base. South of the cabin, scout out cairns on the rock above marking the path. In early to mid summer, cross a patch of snow on the descent to columbine-lined stream crossings in front of a patrol cabin. (Why not? It has no roof and a great view of Longs’ 1,000-foot Diamond Face.)įrom here, edge left down into the valley that leads up to the Diamond. Crest a small ridge at mile 3.2-this is a great place to drop your pack for a quick snack, photo op, and use the privy, if necessary. From here, the trail heads across a wide, rocky basin toward Longs Peak, which is now in view. Switchback upward, occasionally edging mountain streams, until you reach treeline just past mile two. ![]() This trailhead is more remote than others in the national park, but as the gateway to the park’s only fourteener, it can be a veritable highway of hikers in July and August. ![]() \”Longs Peak from Chasm Lake ~ Rocky Mountain National Park\” by Dusty J is licensed under CC BY 2.0įrom the Longs Peak Trailhead, follow a wide path that climbs steadily through ponderosa pine. ![]() Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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