Boulder Lake Trail #333 This trail winds through a variety of environments including an area burned from a wildfire 2003, forested areas, a creek, open ground, and alpine forest. Trail Map | Photo Gallery Continue down the trail Drive 4.1 miles on this narrow gravel road to the Boulder Lake Trailhead. Boulder Lake is hidden away in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. The trail leads up to Boulder Point at 7100 feet which overlooks Boulder Lake. After 2.4 miles keep right on 4880 where it meets FR 4881. Boulder Chain Lakes trip report in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho. Boulder Lake Hike Info 40 Trip Reports for this trail, below Boulder Lake Map & Directions Trailhead Co-ordinates: 48.3170, -121.3550 Open map in new window Trailhead North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway Mt. The lake occupies a steep walled bowl framed by Boulder Peak and Everett Peak in the Elwha watershed. The lake itself is only a 1/5 mile walk from the trailhead and is great for swimming during the warmer months. Boulder Lake has been rendered inaccessible by a trail washout just past the junction with the Greider Lakes Trail. Follow Highway 93 into Boulder City and follow the signs to Lake Mead National Recreation Area or to Hoover Dam. Go 14.3 miles on this paved forest road, and turn left onto FR 4880 for the Boulder Lake Trail and Badger Lake. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The trailhead has been moved from Boulder Creek Rd or the Boulder Creek Trail to Rock Creek Rd and Gore Range trailhead as of summer 2019. Boulder Lake sits just below at 9,600 feet in a dramatic alpine basin ringed by sheer rock walls. Great views. Drive 4.1 miles on this narrow gravel road to the Boulder Lake Trailhead. The Boulder Lake Trail begins at the end of a large trailhead, where information about the area is posted. This trail is somewhat misnamed. Boulder Lake Canyon This steep hike into Boulder Canyon follows the creek past several picturesque gorges into the upper basin. Lost Lake: This hike is 1.75 miles from the trailhead (total of 2.35 miles from the low-clearance vehicle parking). From the last traffic light in Sandy, just past the ARCO station, drive 30.8 miles through Rhododendron and Government Camp to the junction with Highway 35 for Hood River. An easy hike to large, scenic and meadow ringed East Boulder Lake. The 4-mile hike includes a 1,700' climb, most of it coming in the last 2 miles. The Ice Lake Basin and aquamarine Ice Lake at 12,300 feet is ringed by 13,000-foot peaks. Bear right here and go 4.8 miles to turn right onto FR 48 fro Wamic and the Rock Creek Reservoir just after crossing the White River. The trail immediately heads off to the south, following a now abandoned jeep trail. The trail eventually rounds the wall, entering the East Boulder Basin and rejoining ⦠This trailhead is located in Boulder City, Nevada. Big Boulder Lake -- Trinity Alps Boulder Lake Trailhead -- Boulder Lakes Trailhead [Re: Forest Service Rd. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. After 2.4 miles keep right on 4880 where it meets FR 4881. 37N53] Elevation --- 6073 feet --- [1.851kilometers] Big Boulder Lake -- Trinity Alps Boulder Lake Trailhead Turn left into the Canyon Lake Marina parking lot. Length 5.6 miElevation gain 1499 ftRoute type Out & back Boulder Lake via Gore Range and Rock Creek Trails is a 8.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Silverthorne, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. While the lake is an excellent destination in its own right, it is only the gateway for a great introductory adventure into the backcountry of the Trinity Alps. The first half-mile from the Canyon Lake Trailhead allows views of Boulder ⦠It is located on Hurricane Ridge, Huckleberry Mountain. This stretch has plenty of potholes but is passable in a low clearance car if you drive carefully. Check the Project Page for details. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Little Boulder Lake. How to get there, where to camp, and what to see while backpacking. For most of the year this lake lays beneath heavy snows and ice. Go 14.3 miles on this paved forest road, and turn left onto FR 4880 for the Boulder Lake Trail and Badger Lake. The grade is very mild and occasional views to ⦠It is wide and shallow, but it may pose a problem during spring runoff. It is all uphill and the trail narrows to singletrack after the second bridge across Middle Boulder Creek. About halfway between it and the PCT a connector trail leading back to East Boulder Lake branches off of the Middle Boulder Trail and heads north, traversing the Middle Boulder basinâs wall. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.oregonhikers.org/w/index.php?title=Boulder_Lake_Trailhead&oldid=91982. A beautiful forested trail to a high alpine lake. To Canyon Lake Trailhead From the junction of Idaho Road & SR-88 follow SR-88 14.4 miles east to just after mile marker 210. This page was last modified on 22 June 2020, at 00:46. Trail Map | Photo Gallery It occupies a wide berth in a spectacular alpine valley in the Boulder Creek drainage. This stretch has plenty of potholes but is passable in a low clearance car if you drive carefully. From the signed trailhead at wide shoulder of the road, the trail disappears into a thicket of alder and willow, then heads up the ravine holding the seasonal outlet stream from Boulder Lake. Boulder Lake is a 5.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Silverthorne, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. One of the most popular trailheads on the Boulder Ranger District, Long Lake Trailhead is located at the west end of the Brainard Lake Recreation Area.Parking is available for 30 vehicles. Boulders are named A through N starting with A close to the road. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Boulder Lake - 11.6 Miles Round-Trip Boulder Lake (4,330') is located 5.8 miles from Appleton Pass Trailhead in Olympic National Park. I think Tomato boulder that Blitzo added is Boulder B but not exactly sure. The first challenge is crossing Wildhorse Creek immediately below the trailhead. The trail is closed due to construction along Boulder Canyon/SH 119. Boulder Lake is a deep alpine lake at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Typically you have to put in some serious legwork to get to an alpine lake but it is worth the effort. Hiker Headlines: Highway Closures, Avalanche Info, Outdoor Economy, Firefighters Wanted, Wanapum Planning. The Boulder Lake Trail is one of the more popular routes in the Trinity Alps. The short, relatively level route deposits one at the edge of Boulder Lake only 1.9 miles from the trailhead. Eagle Trail (part of Boulder Valley Ranch) is located to the northeast of the parking lot and can be accessed by following the access road north past the Foothills Trailhead. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. The Louie Lake/ Boulder Lake loop is great for those who want rewarding lake views without having to gain too much elevation. This charming little lake makes a nice overnight backpacking destination from the end of the Clark Fork Road . A long hike with panoramic views of Canyon Lake, La Barge Canyon, and Boulder Canyon Parking for the trailhead is actually in the same lot as the marina. Chriss Lake Trail is a scenic hike that offers excellent views of the Escalante/Grand Staircase National Monument. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Seattle, WA 98104. Parking for the hike is at the Chriss Lake trailhead/picnic area, 9 miles north of Boulder along UT 12, directly opposite a track into some sagebrush meadows, a suitable location for primitive camping. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Darrington Ranger District, You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Mt. Boulder Lake is one of the many beautiful lakes you can hike to in the Mt. East Boulder Trail is sport chair accessible and meanders to the north past Teller Lake and through farmland utilized for crop production, cattle and horse grazing ⦠Getting There Drive up Sawmill from Hwy. Please. 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