Chasm Lake Hike (B)

Name: Chasm Lake Hike (B)
Start: 2025-08-05T06:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-08-05T16:00:00-06:00

Hosted By

Loretta S.

Details

Hike description: This challenging 8.5-mile round trip hike starts at the Long's peak trailhead at 9405 ft. We'll gain approx. 2500 ft in elevation during this easy to moderate paced hike, attaining 11,823 ft. There generally is a small snowfield crossing above Peacock pool and a vertical rock scramble the last couple of hundred feet. But the payoff of the views of the diamond face of Long's peak and the crystal-clear waters of Chasm Lake are worth it. Anticipate an early start as most of this hike will be in the alpine, above tree line.
Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: Hike length 8.5 miles, starting elevation 9400 ft, approx. 2500 feet elevation gain, attaining 11,823 feet.
Meetup Location: JAX West a little before 6:00 am. Round trip distance to Long’s Peak trailhead is about 70 miles, so ride share will be $7 per person.
Lateness: We will wait only 5 minutes for late arrivals at the meetup location. Please allow extra time to get to the meetup location by the stated meetup time.
Hike Pace: This hike will be at an easy to moderate pace (2-3 miles per hour). We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, lunch, photos, etc.
Things to Bring: Water, snacks, lunch, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, hiking poles (if you use them).
Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the Long's Peak trail area https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.7462304247757&lon=-105.540157897168 Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
Cancellation of Hike: Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified if the hike is cancelled for any reason.
Required Waiver: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver available on our website (see below) prior to this hike. Copies will be available at the meetup location, or you may print, sign, and bring with you a form available at this link:[ https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf](https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf). If you choose to sign the waiver on the day of hike, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you can perform this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
Covid Protocol: Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader's discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. Please contact the hike leader to discuss this matter.