Escursioni in Colorado

Fantastische Tour, ein See schöner als der andere. Tolle Wanderung in den Rockys!

I recommend to do the course counter clockwise, as it’s easier to ascend the loose scree. The road to the parking spot is very rough. I wouldn’t attempt when wet or muddy, especially without a 4 wheel car with good clearance.

Great hike! I had no trouble at all with this guide, though I took the trail clockwise based on others' recommendations. It's a tougher climb but great views on the descent. Enjoy!

For detailed description of most segments of this route, see "Hiking Grand County, Colorado" by Deborah Carr and Lou Ladrigan: 60: BLUE RIDGE TO BOWEN LAKE 61: CASCADE MOUNTAIN, BOWEN PASS 54: PARIKA LAKE TO PARIKE PEAK 55: PARIKA LAKE AND BAKER PASS LOOP 57: Gaskill to BLUE LAKE turnoff 57: BLUE LAKE and MINERAL POINT 58: BOWEN MOUNTAIN side hike This route is somewhat backwards from a normal route, in that it starts high (10,376), heads higher in day 2 (12,300) goes to its lowest point (8835) midway through at Bowen/Baker Trailhead, then finishes up high. It therefore allows a little less time to acclimate. This may present some difficulty to those who live at low altitude. It is very easy to summit Cascade Peak from this route. The road from Lake Granby to North Supply Trailhead is suitable for most vehicles. The road from Kawuneeche Visitor Center to North Supply Trailhead is suitable only for high clearance 4WD vehicles.

Was a nice tour with wonderful views at Estes Park and the mountains.