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This amazing out and back hike that takes you up to the continental divide.


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9.8

Miles

15.8

KM

Out and Back

11,854' 3,613 m

High

9,213' 2,808 m

Low

2,712' 827 m

Up

2,712' 827 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

39%

Max Grade (21°)

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Features Commonly Backpacked · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Overview

Beautiful wildflowers and magnificent views await the ambitious hiker on this trail!

Description

This hike starts at the Moffat Tunnel. Take the South Boulder Creek Trail, which starts off with a nice moderate angle. After a few miles the trail steepens, and you'll encounter some tree roots and rocks to negotiate.

After about four miles, you'll encounter Roger's Pass Lake- a beautiful pristine lake. A short -steep climb brings you to a second lake-Heart Lake. Take a minute or two to take in the scenery here!

Another steep climb bring you to the continental divide with views from Winter Park to Boulder! Enjoy all your hard work as you cruise easily back to the car!

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Dana Prosser

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 31 votes

#400

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  4.5 from 31 votes
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Photos

Rogers Pass Lake
Aug 30, 2020 near Winter…, CO
Wildflowers near Rogers Pass Lake
Aug 30, 2020 near Winter…, CO
Upper Forest Lake in October.
Oct 17, 2016 near Winter…, CO
Rogers Peak Lake
Jul 6, 2018 near Winter…, CO
Bridge Crossing
Aug 30, 2020 near Winter…, CO
The South Boulder Creek was beautiful every step of the way!
Jul 4, 2022 near Winter…, CO
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Check-Ins

Jul 23, 2022
Jeff Weber
Aug 23, 2021
Matt Culpepper
See SBC Trl below 12.4mi — 7h 00m
Jul 4, 2021
Austin L
Oct 2, 2020
Susan Crowley
Heart lake hike with Sheriden. 40 minute mile 9.5mi — 6h 00m
Aug 30, 2020
Nick Wilder
10.2mi
Jul 28, 2020
Eric K
Hike down 4.5mi
Jul 27, 2020
Eric K
Hike up 4.5mi
Jul 25, 2020
Michael Tedford
Gorgeous!! Difficult. 11.7mi — 5h 00m
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