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Distance
9.02 miles
Elevation Gain
2474 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Caribou Lake via Arapaho Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.
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Hike the Arapaho Traverse
Begin at the Fourth of July Trailhead. Day parking is free and overnight parking is $5. Fourth of July is a popular trailhead and to ensure parking, you should arrive early in the morning (6am-ish... cause, I mean, you gotta 7 hour day in front of you). Follow the Fourth of July trail from the parking lot to the Fourth of July Mine ruins (11,250'), double back to the northeast on the Arapaho ...
Hike to Diamond Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
Diamond Lake is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This is a super popular destination, so make sure you arrive early to get a parking spot (and be sure to follow all parking rules, they do give out tickets at this trailhead and others nearby). The drive to the trailhead is about 4 miles down a dirt road - this road is passable for small cars, but be patient and check the weather before yo...
Backpack to Caribou Lake
This is one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever done in Colorado. It is a great trip for photographers, fisherman or anyone who enjoys mountain views, forests filled with wildlife and peaceful meadows. Distances: Arapaho Pass: 3.2 miles, Caribou Lake: 4.2 miles, Caribou Pass: 6.4 miles, Meadow Creek Reservoir: 10.7 milesCaribou Lake can be accessed from the Fourth of July Trailhead which is...
Hike to Arapaho Pass and Lake Dorothy
Begin by parking at the 4th of July trailhead. This can be reached by conituing past the Eldora ski area and up a rough but passable (for all vehicles) gravel road to the trailhead. The trail is easy to find, and will continue to rise for the next 1.15 miles.At just over a mile there is a fork for the Arapaho pass/Diamond Lake split. Take the Arapaho pass trail to the left and continue hiking. ...
Hike South Araphaho Peak
Start your hike at the 4th of July Trailhead, just outside of Eldora, CO. From the trailhead at the north end of the parking lot, steadily climb through the trees until a junction at 1 mile. Take the right fork towards Arapaho pass.You'll start to climb above treeline, with spectacular views of the valley and surrounding peaks. At 2 miles, you'll reach another junction in a large flat area. Tak...
Upper Diamond Lake via Fourth of July Trailhead
The trail begins at the 4th of July trailhead, which is located near the Eldora ski area and can be crowded during the summer and weekends. The road is rough in places but passable by any car when dry. From the parking area begin hiking the Arapaho pass trail, which will gently gain elevation through forests with occasional glimpses across the valley. Just after a mile into the hike there will ...
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