(Days 3-6): Mostly dry. Cassie Borshoff saved James Peak via Loch Lomond. Follow NFSR 353 west for 3.3 miles to James Peak Lake Trailhead. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. Trail Description Trail Photos Print this Trail Trip Reports. James Peak, Trail Map, St Mary's Glacier Trailhead, Summit County - Eagle County - Clear Creek County, Colorado . Bist du bereit für deine nächste Herausforderung? James Peak Wilderness, CO Distance: 8.3 miles Traveled: St. Mary’s Glacier Trailhead to James Peak Summit (13,294′) “The foreground was now aflame with autumn colors, brown and purple and gold, ripe in the mellow sunshine; contrasting brightly with the deep, cobalt blue of the sky, and the black and gray, and pure, spiritual white of the rocks and glaciers.” Just head in the direction of the lake and you will find it eventually. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. 13,294' Peak. As you head up the east face of James peak you will see Loch Lomond, Reynolds Lake, Stuart Lake, Ohman Lake, and Ice Lake. James Peak, Utah topographic map and nearby trails. Several miles up, a trail leads off towards the higher Front Range peaks - one of which is James Peak. Oktober 2016 2 Kommentare. 3463 Las Palomas James Peak (CO) Total Distance: 0 km. The first 1.5 miles of the hike are on the South Boulder Creek Trail, which makes its way all the way across the James Peak Wilderness. Cassie Borshoff saved James Peak Trail. James Peak Lake Trail From the James Peak Lake Trailhead, the James Peak Lake Trail drops 500 feet into the James Peak Wilderness to James Peak Lake, set in the basin below the east face of James Peak. The highlight of the trail, at least for us, wasn't the peak, but rather the views along the way. The James Peak Lake Trail is located 9.0 miles from Central City, Colorado (CO) in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest. The trail follows the remains of a wagon road across the scree, but that does not mean it is not steep. 1.13 mi. But there are no bailouts (besides turning around) once on the CDT headed to Rollins Pass (aka Corona Pass). The James Peak Wilderness was designated as wilderness in 2002 by an act of Congress and signed by George W. Bush. James Peak is one of 76 13,000'+ peaks in Colorado's front range. From the James Lake Trailhead, you’ll drop 500 feet down to a trail intersection near James Peak Lake (it’s about .7 miles to the trail junction). The hike up to James peak was strenuous; lots of soft crumbly rocks made it difficult to get good footing. I brought my microspikes but never needed to use them. Bild von Trail Gems Adventure Tours, Golden: View from the summit of James Peak - Schauen Sie sich 4.220 authentische Fotos und Videos von Trail Gems Adventure Tours an, die von Tripadvisor-Mitgliedern gemacht wurden. We made it about 2 miles up and had to turn around due to ominous dark clouds and possible storm. The other two suggestions can be accessed by passenger car. What I have found is that the South Boulder Creek trail is incredibly difficult to follow. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY. The wilderness encompasses 17,084 acres with 15 lakes, 4 trails covering 20 miles, and crosses the Continental Divide at Rogers Pass. Trail conditions (on May 2, 2016) login to update. The trail is difficult and offers some nice camping and backpacking opportunities. (on a weekday) The trail around the glacier dissolves into loose rock and requires special attention. It climbs slightly for a half mile to Little Echo Lake. Type: out-and-back. Most of the hike is across tundra, with excellent views to the north, east, and west (and south from the summit). Winds were about 40mph. Town: US City. Micro spikes were helpful, but you could definitely do without. James Peak - 8.3 Miles Summit County - Eagle County - Clear Creek County. James Peak Trail - Winter Park, Colorado Winter Park. James Peak Lake Trail is situated north of St. Mary's. away. The Heart Lake Trail, Forest Lakes Trail, and Crater Lakes Trail are all part of the James Peak Wilderness Area with their trailheads located at the Moffat Tunnel East Portal about 8 miles west of Rollinsville, Co, on the well-groomed dirt Tolland Road ( also called East Portal Road or County Road 16, turn off from Highway 119). There is a $5 fee to park at this trailhead. Nearby Peak Searches: Radius Search - Nearest Peaks to James Peak Elevation Ladder from James Peak Prominence Ladder from James Peak: James Peak on approach from the top of St. Mary's glacier (2016-10-23). Photo by Timothy Hutchings. Stars: Activities: snowshoe hike Seasons: winter summer From: andrewse. Stocking the lakes is … James Peak Lake Trail– A short downhill hike to James Lake, nestled at the bottom of 13,294 ft. high James Peak. Wind will be generally light. 13.7mi Sep 28, 2019 Andres Fernandez. Upcoming Events. Sunrise over James Peak 11 months ago. From the peak we were able to clearly see the Cameron Peak fire(s). When you reach the base of the obvious face of James Peak, which is a mix of tundra and rocks, the trail makes easy switchbacks but at a steeper grade. 901 Mechem Dr. James Peak Trail is a 8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Black Hawk, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The elevation ranges from 9,200 to 13,294 feet, which includes upper montane, sub-alpine, and alpine ecosystems. The trail head for the Crater Lakes hike in the James Peak wilderness is close by for a nice day hike up to two beautiful high Mountain Lakes. Trail Description: From the James Peak Lake Trailhead, the James Peak Lake Trail drops 500 feet into the James Peak Wilderness to James Peak Lake, set in the basin below the east face of James Peak. Trail Tales when nothing goes right go left. I did this. This brings to mind the fact that previous to about 1840 the peak that we now know as Pike’s Peak was known as James Peak. 4 Lost Lodge Rd Once on James Peak, I took in the smoky views north toward the Indian Peaks Wilderness before starting down its south ridge to the saddle with Mount Bancroft. 11 months ago. Stocking the lakes is primarily completed by CPW pilots that deliver 1 inch native cutthroat trout. edit text. Made it probably .1 miles shy of the top with microspikes and poles. AllTrails hat 18 großartige Wanderrouten, Routen mit herrlichen Aussichten, Routen am See, sowie viele weitere ausgewählte Routenkarten, detaillierte Bewertungen und Fotos von anderen Nutzern. By Colorado standards, James Peak isn't that imposing, standing only 13,300 feet. Views of high alpine peaks, James Lake, and stunted krummholz trees. But above the glacier it flattens out into alpine tundra with intertwining Jeep trails. James Peak Trail is a 8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Black Hawk, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. From CO-119, turn left onto Cnty Rd 16, Tolland Rd and head west for 5 miles. started at 6:30 (I would highly recommend getting there early) and we were one of 3 cars in the upper lot. Hike was great. Cloudcroft, NM 88317 From Rollinsville on Colorado Highway 119, turn west onto County Road 16 head and west for approximately five miles.At the town of Tolland, turn left onto Mammoth Gulch (County Road 4N).After 3.5 miles take a right onto National Forest System Road 353. As you are likely aware (since you’re reading this) this becomes even more challenging after a good snow storm. The steep trail follows the remains of a wagon road across loose rock. Parking at lot 1 was easy at 7am but there were no envelopes to pay the fee. General Information: The James Peak Wilderness encompasses 17,000 acres on the east side of the Continental Divide in Boulder, Gilpin, and Clear Creek Counties of Colorado. James Peak Wilderness restrictions apply: Lakes and streams; treat water for drinking. From the valley below James Peak, the Ute Trail heads north across the valley and Mammoth Creek. Front Range • James Peak. probably be somewhat helpful in certain sections but be prepared to carry them.Was able to catch sunrise and it was stunning. Download the free, full-sheet USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) James Peak topo map as an Adobe PDF. Continental Divide Trail; Blog-Beiträge CDT; Galerie CDT; Equipment CDT; GTA 2014. James Peak Weather (Days 0-3): A dusting of new snow. The trail itself is a rural and rocky path that stays about 3 feet wide throughout the entire length, and eventually loops around James Peak Lake. There are 3 trails near Shorter a city just 72 km from Autauga County and 1 trail near Alexander City which is 89 km distant. Local Info. print. In order to reach this trail, you’ll need to head southeast of Highway 40 to Rollin’s Pass Road, also labeled as County Road 80 or Forest Road 149. There were only two spots which give this trail a 'hard' rather than 'moderate', and those were (a) hiking alongside the glacier to the top of the basin, and (b) the final stretch up the peak. Ruidoso, NM 88345 That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. Verfasst von Cheezy 5. We did get pelted by a few small hails. Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, https://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/cs/recarea?ss=110308&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003738&navid=110240000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&position=generalinfo&recid=28280&ttype=recarea&pname=James%20Peak%20Lake%20Trail, Hiking conditions are best from July through October. The trail at one point grazes the vertical east face of the peak, giving a dramatic alpine view. 575-682-2551, Guadalupe District We had maps downloaded to keep us on track as there were several off-shoots; the trail butts up to private land. At the bottom of the slope, near where it enters the trees, the Ute Trail forks to the right (north). James Peak and vicinity has recently been made into a Wilderness Area. 575-257-4095, Sacramento District away. Home; 13ers; Front Range; James Peak ; James Peak; View More Photos Summit: 13,294 feet : 39.85201°N,-105.6904°W Rank in CO: 405 of 637 13er Rank in CO: 352 of 584 13er Rank in Range: 32 of 59 Weather Information Peak Conditions (Last Report: 2020-12-05) 1,570 Member Ascents: 13ERS WITHIN 2 miles Mt. way back down was nice but the glacier was rediculously crowded, it didn't help that no one was wearing masks. 2.5mi Nearby Ski Lines. Breathtaking Views. Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. Overall, definitely worth going up until you can get some cool shots of the five lakes; up to you if it's worth going all the way up to the top of James Peak. This is a 15.9 mile loop hike with 6400 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 7-10 hours to complete. 10 months ago. The the goal within eyesight, you can follow the trail to the summit of James Peak near the resort town of Winter Park, Colorado. Really busy through st Mary’s but the crowds dispersed right after. Located 26 miles southwest of Boulder Colorado. Take this road for eleven miles toward Rollins Pass. James Peak; View More Photos Summit: 13,294 feet : 39.85201°N,-105.6904°W Rank in CO: 405 of 637 13er Rank in CO: 352 of 584 13er Rank in Range: 32 of 59 Weather Information Peak Conditions (Last Report: 2020-12-05) 1,570 Member Ascents: 13ERS WITHIN 2 miles I love the hike up to (or towards) James Peak and really enjoy coming up here in the winter. Plenty of parking spots. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -6°C on Wed morning, min -13°C on Mon night). The glacier wasn’t as spectacular as I expected. The James Peak Trail is an 8-mile moderately trafficked hiking trail near Black Hawk and Rollinsville, Colorado. snowshoes might be helpful as you get into the higher basin as the snow is very deep and there were some points where I was knee deep in snow, but I did the whole thing in just crampons and it was mostly fine. Beautiful trail, parked at saint marys glacier lot and it was about 4 hrs round trip. Trail Description Trail Photos Print this Trail Trip Reports. From the trailhead, the James Peak Lake Trail drops 500' over a half-mile to James Peak Lake, set in the basin below the steep eastern face of James Peak. This shoulder is a lot further than it looks and will sometimes be wind-scoured, so you may not be able to skin all the way across it. Great hike! Supervisor's Office The trail follows the remains of a wagon road across the scree, but that does not mean it is not steep. 5203 Buena Vista Drive The James Peak Wilderness was designated as wilderness in 2002 by an act of Congress and signed by George W. Bush. It is located on the east side of the Continental Divide, between Beuthold Pass to the south and Rollins Pass to the north. To get to James Peak Lake, follow the wagon road to the left at the Ute Trail intersection, near the treeline. The James Peak Wilderness Area was designated in 2001, and comprises 14,000 acres. General Information: The James Peak Wilderness encompasses 17,000 acres on the east side of the Continental Divide in Boulder, Gilpin, and Clear Creek Counties of Colorado. The steep trail follows the remains of a wagon road across loose rock. Following the Ute Trail to the right (north) leads to Little Echo Lake and to the Continental Divide on the shoulder of James Peak. None. The first mile or so to St. Mary’s Glacier was nice and mellow with a gradual incline. From CO-119, turn left onto Cnty Rd 16, Tolland Rd and head west for 5 miles. Duration: Day Hike - Overnight. James Peak videos. In this first 1.5 miles until the junction with the Crater Lakes Trail, the trail is slightly uphill, but it’s nothing too steep. It is separated from the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area by Rollins Pass. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. Hang a right at the trail junction, and you’ll ascend steeply the rest of the hike. The coordinates for the summit are N39 51.122, W105 41.437. Hiking trip report for James Peak, Parry Peak, Mount Eva, Mount Flora Loop, located in Arapaho National Forest, Colorado. The area's elevation ranges from 9,200 feet to 13,294 feet and includes upper montane, sub-alpine and alpin… July and August are the best months to e Snowshoes are definitely not needed if you follow the packed snow footprints/cairns. Etappe 60: James Peak & neues Schmerz-Stadium. Near the town of Winter Park, an old dirt road heads up into the mountains. - Check out Tripadvisor members' 147 candid photos and videos of James Peak Wilderness Area Trails I saw a few groups almost instantly along the James Peak Trail, and also lots of cars down below at Loch Lomond. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. It was pretty windy so, it didn't make for the best of hikes, but the views were amazing. Bancroft. You can bring your dog on this trail but please keep them on a leash. Download the free Empire topo map. Trail Ratings 3.5 from 4 votes #2 in Indian Peaks #256 Overall. Loch Lomond was pretty from above, but the road to it means ATVs and cars with access made it a shitshow. Got to the trailhead at 7:15am. James Peak Yurt With its mellow approach, the James Peak Yurt is a great choice for families Cameron Martindell. email us, Smokey Bear District James Peak Wilderness Area Trails, Rollinsville Picture: on the trail - Check out Tripadvisor members' 147 candid photos and videos of James Peak Wilderness Area Trails Wir haben 12 schwere Routen in James Peak Wilderness, die von 7.3 bis 13.7 … Just make your way to County Road 16 and continue on the dirt road for about 5-6 miles to reach the East Portal Trailhead of Moffat Tunnel. The beginning of the trail starts off a small parking lot off the National Forest System Road 353, also known as Kingston Peak Road. As in there isn't a trail at all at some point. (Days 3-6): Mostly dry. I thought the volume of people trying to skid across that ice patch on skis on a Wednesday seemed ridiculous. Something worth noting - once we arrived back at the TH (sometime past noon), it was by far the most crowded trail / trailhead / parking lot that we had EVER seen. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. Views of high alpine peaks, James Lake, and stunted krummholz trees. Beautiful views! Early on, you’ll see the Moffat Tunnel and an abandoned-looking house. On your way up to the peak you will pass St. Mary's Glacier. crampons were a huge help getting up the glacier. Description From where the Saint Mary's Glacier (approach) ends, continue on across the flat shoulder of James Peak to the base of the east ridge. James Peak Wilderness Area Trails, Rollinsville Picture: not many green staff. James Peak Weather (Days 0-3): A dusting of new snow. The trail moves quickly through an expanding landscape to the base of James Peak, where it bends south and steepens up its east face (2.5 miles : 11,818'). Please respect the National Forest closures. 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