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Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
Trailhead access is closed Labor Day through June 14. As of 7/1/22 posted signs state that a hunting and fishing license is required for Mt Evans State Wildlife Area (including Camp Rock Trailhead).
Path Type
Loop
Starting at Camp Rock Campground, head counter-clockwise on the Beaver Meadows Trail #44 for a more gentle climb and some nice forested trail. Water is plentiful all the way to the lake if you prefer to stop and filter as you go. You don't need to carry too much water on the 6-mile hike up to the lake. You'll cross a stream a couple times in the first 0.1 miles if you already need to to dip your filter in to top off your water. Continuing your climb, you'll cross over another stream at just over a mile into your hike. Water will be plentiful on Beaver Meadows Trail #44 on the way to Beartrack Lakes. At about 1.75 miles, you'll officially enter into Mount Evans Wilderness Area;stop here and fill out a permit (free) and continue on. There's another stream crossing just after the permit station just in case the heat of the day has you parched! You'll cross over streams a couple more times (2.9 miles and 3.35 miles) before coming to a trail junction where Beaver Meadows Trail #44 connects to Resthouse Meadows Trail #57 . Continue on Beaver Meadows Trail #44. At about 3.75 miles into the hike, you'll cross Bear Creek and have an opportunity to stop and rest (and even take a dip) in a nice water hole with a natural rock waterslide! Continue on and cross Bear Track Creek at about 4.15 miles and then hike about another mile until you reach the junction between Beartrack Lakes Trail #43 and Beaver Meadows Trail #44. From here, you'll hike about 1 mile to complete the journey up to Beartrack Lakes. At Beartrack Lakes you'll find plenty of campsites. Roam around and you'll surely find the right one for you and your group. The lake has some beautiful views of a few surrounding 13ers (Roaslie and Epaulet). On your descent, return via the Beartrack Lakes Trail #43 for a more direct route to the trailhead. Fill up on water at the lake or at the creek crossing just below the lake. Unlike the ascent on the Beaver Meadows Trail #44 , Beartrack Lakes Trail #43 does not have any stream crossings for ~5 miles, which is the vast majority of the descent. Enjoy the hike out with some nice views of surrounding rock formations and some open meadows.
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