Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction
Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 8.5 mi (13.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,588 ft (484 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 30 min
- High point
- 10,043 ft (3,061 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Pine Ridge 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Calypso Cascades 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Ouzel Falls 4.3 mi (7 km) from start
- Campsite: North St. Vrain Campsite #2 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Campsite: North St. Vrain campsite #1 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Siskin Campsite 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction
How long is Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,588 ft (484 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,043 ft (3,061 m).
How hard is Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Wild Basin R.S. - Lion Lake Junction?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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