Near Boulder Lake Trail #463
The beginning of Bonney meadows
Near Boulder Lake Trail #463
Bonney Creek
Near Boulder Lake Trail #463
Boulder Lake, East Shore
Near Boulder Lake Trail #463
Indian Paintbrush getting ready to bloom
Near Boulder Lake Trail #463
Boulder Lake, West Shore Panorama.

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Boulder Lake Trail #463

4.0 (1 Rating)
Travel to a scenic lake with blueberries and great campsites!
2.7
mi
Distance
1,276
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFamily FriendlyLakeSwimmingWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.68mi
Distance
1,276ft
Elevation Gain
70ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,286ft
High Point
4,020ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The main feature of this trail is Boulder Lake, which is a beautiful subalpine lake that is fed by rain and water runoff--there is no visible creek feeding the lake. It is stocked each year with rainbow trout and has super clear water. Even out in the middle of the lake you can see straight to the bottom.

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Contributors
Chantay Glanville