Gilpin Lake Trail
Mount Zirkel Wilderness • Clark, Colorado
hardloop
12
Miles
2,100
Elevation Gain (ft)
7
Hours
10,500
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Premier Mount Zirkel Wilderness loop combining Gilpin Lake, Gold Creek Lake, and Mica Basin. The lakes are dramatic alpine destinations with the Sawtooth Range looming above. Backpack-friendly with multiple camp sites.
Trail Highlights
Three alpine lakes
Sawtooth Range views
Mount Zirkel Wilderness
Backpacker camps
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Routt
Nearest City:Steamboat Springs
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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