Day-Hike to Heart Lake & Lunch/Beer
Details
Come and join Big Mountain Adventures Denver on a fun, beautiful early summer hike. We'll be hiking about 9miles out-and-back with 2,198 ft elevation gain.
This out-and-back takes you through forest along South Boulder Creek, past Rogers Pass Lake, and up to beautiful Heart Lake near timberline — with optional views of Haystack Mountain and James Peak along the way.
Meet at trailhead: East Portal Trailhead (end of E Portland Rd near Moffat Tunnel)
📍 James Peak Wilderness, near Rollinsville, CO
I’ll be at the upper parking lot to welcome you with my dog Togo (my red-fur Vizsla 🐕❤️)! We’ll plan to start moving at 9:45am latest.
⚠️ What to know:
• This is rated HARD — significant elevation at altitude
We'll be hiking at about a 1-2 mph pace. The elevation gain will be about 2200 feet and should be OK for moderate hikers.
This is a "dog friendly" hike, if your leashed dog will keep up and is friendly with other dogs. Your dog is your responsibility! There is moose in the area!
Alltrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/heart-lake-via-south-boulder-creek-trail
After we conquer the lake hike, we’re planning to grab some delicious food nearby to refuel and relax 🍜😋