Odessa Lake (B)

Name: Odessa Lake (B)
Start: 2025-07-31T07:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-07-31T16:00:00-06:00

Hosted By

Stephen K H.

Details

Hike description: This challenging and rewarding B rated hike in Rocky Mountain National Park is 9.8 miles in length with an elevation gain of 1,865 feet from the Fern Lake Trailhead. This stunning hike features creeks, waterfalls and two distinct lakes, along with outstanding mountain backdrops. If interested, please let me know if you have a National Parks Pass and are willing to drive.
Hike length, starting elevation, elevation gain: The hike distance is about 10 miles, starting at 8,155'. The elevation gain is 1,865'.
Meetup Location and rideshare amount: The meeting place for this hike will be at Jax West in Loveland at Eisenhower and Wilson at just before 7AM. Besides the Hike Leader, another driver with a National Parks will be needed. Roundtrip travel to the trailhead is around 70 miles so the rideshare fee is $7.00.
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 a moderate pace. We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, photos, etc.
Things to Bring: Water, snacks, lunch, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and hiking poles.
Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the trail area here: https://forecast.weather.gov (enter the location). 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. 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.