The trail climbs through forest and meadows past Booth Falls, a 60-foot waterfall. Will not show on comments list. Pitkin Lake is located in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area and Holy Cross Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trailhead is on the left at the first turn in the road. Bus to Hike:Take the freeWest Vail Red busand get off at the Buffehr Creek bus stop. At the bottom of the descent, turn left and follow the trail to the Buffehr Creek bridge. This is also a popular spot for picnics and camping. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. You can make the crossing rock-to-rock or perhaps you can walk across a large fallen tree that is just upstream. Along the way, there are good views of Vail Mountain. A welcome sight after a pretty challenging at times hike. Really liked this trail, different from many others. Every trip I have had the pleasure of taking into the Gore Range has left me sore, battered and bruised. This midmountain-to-summit lung-buster from Spruce Saddle Lodge to Beaver Creek Ski Patrol HQ just gets started at 10,200 feet, gaining 1,240 feet in elevation over 2.7 miles as it traverses wildflower meadows to the pinnacle at 11,440 feet.Distance: 2.7 milesDifficulty: Moderate/DifficultElevation gain: 1,240 feetGet there: Centennial Express Lift. How To Get There The Pitkin Lake Trailhead is easy to reach from Vail. Dogs are permitted on the Pitkin Creek Trail and within the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. Do not park in undesignated areas; there are only four designated parking spaces. Access:Parking is very limited at the trailhead; do not park in undesignated areas. From the trailhead, the trail follows a ridge dividing the Piney and Red Sandstone drainages while traveling though lodgepole pine and aspen groves. Take this left onto the narrow trail which heads north before curving and heading northeast the rest of the way. Turn left and continue to the bridge. Call 860-327-5498 for . . More information at www.hikevail.net. United States government. (Some maps show the Red Sandstone Road changing number from FSR 700 to FSR 701 at this point, and some dont, but regardless, you stay right to get to Piney Lake and the Upper Piney River Trail). Anticipating more of the same this summer, Bazan would like to relay an urgent plea to the public: give nature a break. Access:Parking is extremely limited at the trailhead. Mount Powell is home to many different wildlife species, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and eagles. Length:4.9 miles (one way)Difficulty:Moderate. Continue up the Mill Lake trail at your own pace. This trail offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains. After a mile, it crosses a bridge over Middle Creek in a cool spruce/fir forest. Big Pine Lake. Quickly, youll cross a large bridge as Pitkin creeks rushes below. The river is situated in Eagle County and drains part of the Rocky Mountains at the south end of Gore Range via Gore Valley. I will be back same time next year, Highly recommend doing this trail asap because the leaves are insanely beautiful all around Vail and on the trail right now! The trail climbs very steeply for the first 3 miles, gaining about 2,500 feet. In 2010, the campsite was not well-used. Box 948 Glenwood Springs CO 81602 970.945.2521. Please obey parking signage. Courtesy Photos, 06/24/2021 Trail Adopted By:RA Nelson, Town of Vail Employees, Length:3.0 miles (one way)Difficulty:Moderate. The Pitkin Lake trailhead parking area only holds about 15 cars, and there's no overflow parking because it's in the middle of a neighborhood. The streams are easy to cross, use the stones as stepping stones to cross & youll be A-ok. Grades moderate past .3 miles (8,955') on a grassy slope between thick aspen stands and the creek. The Pitkin Lake Trailhead is located .3 miles east of Exit #180 from I-70 on the North Frontage Road. My watch tracked it as 11 miles / 3050 ft, Gorgeous! Sites are first come, first served. Do not park in undesignated areas; there are only fifteen designated parking spaces. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on a leash in order to protect wildlife and the hiking experience of other trail users. Booth Lake is a beautiful lake tucked away in an alpine cirque with fantastic wildflowers. Photography by At 5.6 km, while passing through a meadow flush with creeks, a cascading waterfall will be on your left. Bolts Lake 15. Whether you're baitcasting, fly fishing or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. Alpine Lake Hike If you have all day, take a classic Colorado hike to a pristine alpine lake. Views span from the Gore Range to Tennessee Pass. The water puddles, just walk on the grass to the right or left. Here is a picture of the sign. However, the bugs are extremely bad. The first mile of the trail is strenuous as it climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley. If you hike this trail, go to the very end. Alex Spring Reservoir 2. Bus to Hike:Take the freeWest Vail Red busand get off at the Chamonix bus stop. We didnt hike the entire whole thing but super awesome! To avoid trampling sensitive vegetation and to prevent soil erosion, please stay on the trail at all times. Pitkin Lake is situated nearby to Upper Piney Lake and The Spider. Campfires are permitted for dispersed camping in the backcountry, with potential seasonal restrictions. The difficult trail gains nearly 3,000 feet in elevation and is most popular between the months of June and October. Meadows were a carpet of color. At Wildwood, follow the Ptarmigan Loop west to Ptarmigan Ridge, where, as legend has it, World War II veteran Pete Seibert and rancher Earl Eaton first gazed out over the Bowls in 1957, envisioned them filled with snow, and decided to build Vail Resort.Distance: 1.3 miles each way (plus 2 miles for the Ptarmigan Loop)Difficulty: ModerateElevation gain: 648 feet (add 119 feet for the Ptarmigan Loop)Get there: Eagle Bahn Gondola. Top half is more difficult with rocky trails. The Lower Piney Trail follows the Piney River downstream through meadows and aspen forests. This is a new adventure! Continue on the Everkrisp trail, climbing slightly before descending into EagleVail and meeting the Stone Creek trail at mile 4. After enjoying your well-earned time at the lake, follow the same trail back, through Pitkin Creek drainage, to finish your hike! Son of Middle Creek trail ascends the hillside on the north side of I-70, offering views of Vail Mountain and the Town of Vail. An old homestead marks this site. The Pitkin Trail begins in East Vail and ends at Pitkin Lake: The first mile of the trail is strenuous as it climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley. The parking lot for Son of Middle Creek trail is 100 yards ahead on the left. Beaver Dam Lake. Crowds:This is a very popular trail at certain times of the season. A vault toilet is available. Gradually, the trail ascends the valley, past two waterfalls, to the stunning lake that sits below East and West Partner (two 3,960 m peaks). That means being flexible. But wilderness is managed differently. Blue Lake 13. While the first part of the hike is steep, the incline is gradual for most of the way, and it's a very enjoyable hike to do between June and October. Turn left onto Big Horn Rd. Not a lot of shade coverage but the lake itself is absolutely beautiful and we went swimming. Robert Kagan - George A. Kasem - John Kasich - John Katko - Thomas Kean - Thomas Kean mlaji - Joseph Warren Keifer - Kenneth McKellar - Fred Keller - Frank B. Kellogg - James A. Kelly - Laura Kelly - John F. Kennedy - John L. Kennedy - Kerry Kennedy - P. J. Kennedy - Robert F. Kennedy - Ted Kennedy - John W. Kern - John F. Kerry - Harley M . Benchmark Lake Reservoir 7. After a series of small switchbacks, at 4.0 km, look out towards the east to see the first of two waterfalls along Pitkin Creek. 1 Self-guided Tours from $27.00 per adult Vail and Beaver Creek Premium Ski Rental Including Delivery 9 Rentals from $224.15 per adult Glenwood Hot Springs Tour Bus Tours from $575.00 per group (up to 4) Bike Tour or Mountain Bike down Vail Mountain from $120.00 per adult Private Car Service from Vail or Beaver Creek to Denver Int'l Airport (DEN) 2 Just past the interstate look for a large parking lot on the right. Staying left takes you to Red Sandstone Road via the Buffehr Creek trail. You'll find excellent backcountry camping terrain at the Pitkin Creek confluence (2.95 miles), and in the rolling alpine meadows below Pitkin Lake. You will see and experience a lot of phenomenal scenery during this hike. Yeah, that is a solid ascend! The town is surrounded by town-owned open space and has several panoramic trails for all types of skills and ages. This stunning 4-bedroom home was designed by Lake Flato Architects and features beautiful custom furnishings. Pitkin lake trail in East Vail, Colorado is similiar to the popular Booth lake trail in that the final destination is a scenic mountain lake. Pitkin Creek Trail Town of Vail Hiking Information for Pitkin Creek Trail Length : 4.8 miles (one way) Difficulty : More Difficult The first mile of the trail is strenuous as it climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley. Quick Info: Pitkin Lake Trail. Blue Lake 14. Exit here and turn right (south). Please consider other hiking trails listed on this page if this trail is likely to be very busy. Not very busy at all. After the trail levels out, around 2.0 km in, the trail opens up to a steep hillside scattered with pines, aspens, spruces, and firs. Trail Adopted By:Manor Vail Lodge (East) and Slifer Smith & Frampton (West). At the traffic circle take the third exit and continue on South Frontage Rd. Pitkin Lake Booth Lake Lake, 2 miles west Upper Piney Lake 2 miles northwest Keller Mountain Peak, 2 miles east The Spider Peak, 2 miles west Upper Slate Lake 3 miles north Popular Destinations in Colorado Denver Colorado Springs Boulder Aurora Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going. Want to report conditions for this trail? Take the North Frontage Road west to Red Sandstone Road. Turn left and continue to the trailhead on the left. We dont want to tell people they cant use the wilderness; its really beneficial, says Bazan, manager of Wilderness and Trails for the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District. Dogs are permitted, butmust be kept on a leashin order to protect wildlife and the hiking experience of other trail users. Beautiful hike with great fall colors right now!! The grade levels out somewhat as the trail passes through mature aspen groves and spruce-fir forests and a series of moraines from an ancient glacial retreat. The Pitkin Lake Trailhead is located .3 miles east of Exit #180 from I-70 on the North Frontage Road. Walk up Chamonix Lane to Arosa Drive to Cortina Lane for 1 mile and you will see the Davos Trailhead. The trail then flattens out a bit, and you reach Booth Falls at mile two. Access:Travel west on I-70 to Exit 173 for West Vail. Stay right here and descend the Son of Middle Creek trail to the Spraddle Creek trailhead on the north side of the I-70, Exit 176. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Merge right and follow Highway 24 south for approximately 1 mile. Walk east 1/3 of a mile up Bighorn Road (under the overpass) to the trailhead. We strongly encourage taking the freeEast Vail blue line shuttle, which runs every 30 minutes, from the Vail Transportation Center to the Main Gore / Bighorn stop. For those not wishing to camp in the backcountry, there are several developed campgrounds within the White River National Forest. Established in 2008, this West Town sports bar's popularity helped launch a local empire, the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group. At mile 3.2, the trail drops to Deluge Creek where you cross Deluge Creek. Wildflowers and wildlife are abundant, which make this trip a fantastic education and play experience for kids.Coordinates for the trailhead and parking lot are: 39.648401, -106.396320 From the parking lot (just before the entrance to Pitkin Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Crowds:This is a very popular trail at certain times of the season and parking is extremely limited. For a map of the trail, please visitHiking Project. There is limitedparking at the trailhead. From westbound I-70, exit #180 and turn right (east) on the north frontage road. Contact Information Directions: From Vail, continue east on I-70 to exit 180. The Pitkin Trail begins in East Vail and ends at Pitkin Lake: The first mile of the trail is strenuous as it climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley. Access:Travel west on I-70 to exit 171 for Minturn, Leadville, and Highway 24. Scenic vistas of Mount of the Holy Cross and Battle Mountain are prevalent throughout the hike. Print Trail The trail enters into Vail Golf Course area and continues up Vail Pass to the east and continues to the west, connecting to the Eagle Valley Regional Trail, a 10-mile trail to Edwards. Do not take the trail to the left. From these points you'll also have great views back down valley that reveal hidden meadows, ponds and streams. There is a $16 fee, and 10 day occupancy limit. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Styled by Trail was all ours remainder of hike. Another short, steep push to 3.8 miles (10,975') moderates in a transitional forest beneath towering, sculpted walls of the upper valley. Campfires are not permitted above or within .25 miles (440 yards) of treeline, or within 100' of any lake or stream in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. The trail ends on Davos Road. Follow this rough, dirt road about 1.8 miles until it ends at the trailhead. Turn right onto Red Sandstone Road and proceed for 1.3 miles to a gate and the second of two intersections with the North Trail. Pitkin lake is situated at the bottom of huge mountains and is stunning. Pleaseconsider other hiking trails listed on this page if this trail is likely to be very busy. 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