@the.guidebook: Trail info you’ll want to know ⤵️ 📌 Tips for Responsible Recreation: 🌎 Leave it better than you found it. 🥾 Stay on the trail. 🌲 Do not carve into trees or rocks. ⛺️ Camp on durable surfaces. 🐻 Respect wildlife & keep your distance. 🌻 Don’t disturb or pick wildflowers. 🚮 Pack out your trash & any trash you find. 😀 Be respectful to others. ⚠️ Follow local rules & regulations. 🎒 Bring the proper gear & stay safe. ⛈️ Always check current local weather. 📌 Save this hike: 📍 Comment “Hike” for the trail info! ⚠️ This is a long and strenuous hike, please do not attempt unless you are an experienced hiker. 🗓️ Date Visited: 7/13/2024 💵 There is a fee to park at the trailhead that can be payed online before your trip. An annual national park pass is also accepted. 🚗 Gravel road to trailhead, but high clearance and 4x4 are not required. 🅿️ Large gravel parking lot, but it fills up quickly. 🥾 15.8 miles RT, 2,368’ of elevation. 💧 Multiple small water crossings. 🦟 Be prepared for mosquitoes. ⚠️ Follow all Arapaho National Forest and Indian Peaks Wilderness rules and regulations. 🦮 Dogs must be on leash. (Pack out dog poop) 🏕 To backpack this trail and stay overnight you must get a permit from Recreation.gov when permits are released in the spring. ⛺️ Camping is not permitted within 100’ of lakes, streams, or trails. Please use existing campsites and camp on durable surfaces. Camping near the lakes is only allowed in designated campsites. 🔥 Campfires are prohibited east of the Continental Divide and in the lake zones. Please follow all local fire restrictions and drown your campfire if they are permitted. 🚻 Use portable toilets (WAG Bags) or bury waste in a 6-8” deep hole away from campsites, trails, and at least 200’ from water sources. Pack out toilet paper. There is also a pit toilet at the trailhead. 🐻 Be bear and moose aware and if you are backpacking, bear cans are highly recommended. 🚻 Pit toilets at the trailhead. 🚮 Trash cans at the trailhead. ✅ Follow us @the.guidebook for the best hikes, campsites, and outdoor tips to fuel your next adventure! #ColoradoHiking #ColoradoHikes #BestHikesInColorado #ColoradoTrails #HikingColorado

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