Beartracks Lake Trail #43 - Idaho Springs, CO

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Beartracks Lake Trail #43


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Beginning at the Camp Rock Campground, Beartracks Lake Trail #43 travels through a forested environment along a creek for about a mile, gradually climbing upwards. It then opens to a wildfire burn area. In 1998, about 485 acres burned in the Beartracks Fire. The fire was believed to have been started by a careless hiker.

As visitors climb uphill and walk through some more woods, the trail opens again to another wildfire burned area. This is the Resthouse Meadow Fire that burned 1,076 acres in 1964. The Resthouse Meadow Fire is also believed to have been caused by humans. However, there is beauty to be found in this destruction. Wildflowers offer a contrast to the charred trees left standing. Revisit this area in a year or more and observe the rebuilding of Mother Nature.

Darting back into the woods again, the trail takes visitors to Beartracks Lake, which is nestled next to a rock cliff.

This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 9,100 to 11,150 feet on this 4.5-mile (one way) trail.

Facilities: Beartracks Lake trail does not provide any facilities.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Beartracks Lake Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Beartracks Lake Trail is open year-round.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To get to Beartracks Lake Trail from Idaho Springs: Start out going east on I-70, take exit number 247. Turn left on Beaver Brook Road, turn right on US-40. Turn right on CR-65, turn right on CO-74, and travel to Evergreen. From Evergreen, take Upper Bear Creek Road for about 10 miles to the Mount Evans State Wildlife Area.

Attractions Near
Beartracks Lake Trail #43

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and The Pawnee National Grassland

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Clear Creek Ranger District

101 Chicago Creek Raod

P.O. Box 3307

Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452

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