Mt. Evans, Colorado
Summit Lake
Before you reach the final series of switchbacks to the top of Mt.
Evans, you'll want to stop at Summit Lake.
Summit lake lies in a glacier carved cirque, and is half surrounded by
steep cliffs. Several trails take you down to the edge of the cool,
crystal clear water.
You'll need to stay on the trails, and off the grassy meadow. Any steps
off the path can damage the grass and wildflowers.
Several trails begin at the Summit Lake parking area, including a short,
1/4 mile walk to the Chicago Basin overlook. I should have
taken the time to hike there, but didn't.
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It's not run by the National Forest Service,
but
MountEvans.com is still a great resource for information.
You can find maps and photos here, along with guides to the type
of wildlife you can expect to find on the mountain. |
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