An hour and a half up and three and a half hours down. Sunday morning we will hike along the mining road and then back on the Devils Thumb Cut-off Trail.
Sunday morning we will have an option to go up to Jasper Lake. If you want to do this, bring a small "summit pack", microspikes, and trekking poles. I doubt we'll need snowshoes to get to Jasper Lake.
I will crosspost this on the Colorado Backpackers Meetup.
If the campsites at Lost Lake are taken we will camp where the mining road crosses the north fork of the creek, near the junction with the cut-off trail.
Parking shouldn't be a problem as other hikers will be leaving when we arrive. If you want to carpool, post in the comments. I will leave Boulder at 2pm, I can take three people.
YOU MUST BRING A BEAR PROOF FOOD CONTAINER. Lost Lake has had bear problems in the past due to people leaving food out. Bear spray is recommended.
Be prepared for snow camping and an overnight low in the 30s.
I don't expect everyone to hike together. If you're late you should be able to catch us.
Message me if this will be your first backpacking trip.
During the hike you can reach my satellite messenger at kehoe@inreach.garmin.com. Before the hike you can try my cellphone at (720) 217-6589.
Dogs must be on leash due to moose.
