Mount Lady Washington and Chasm Lake
1398 Longs Peak Road, Colorado
Details
Distance
10.18 miles
Elevation Gain
4537 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
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Mount Lady Washington and Chasm Lake trail is a loop trail that takes you past a great forest setting located near Estes Park, Colorado.
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This adventure began at the Longs Peak trailhead in southeastern Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. I followed the Longs Peak trail for 6 miles to the Boulderfield backcountry camping area. This is a fairly steep on-trail climb of 3,360 feet.
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The peacock pool is a cool little tarn below the outlet to Chasm Lake. Please note that this adventure is best done in the winter/spring when snow is present to prevent erosion in the sensitive area. That is how the description will be written, assuming winter conditions.
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