This video is unavailable. Watch Queue Queue DIFFICULT 8.6 … Forest Lakes. Watch Queue Queue. Forest Lakes. Labor Day Weekend 13er Massacre, Part 2: James Peak Wilderness 13er Traverse. The views from both the top of Rogers Pass and James Peak are fantastic, looking down the Continental Divide. Continue south along the Divide (CDT) about 1-1/2 miles, and up the broad north side of James to the top. James Peak from Rogers Pass Trailhead ; We’ve owned a week in September at a timeshare in the Fraser-Winter Park area for many years that has a great view of James Peak and Parry Peak. Heart Lake via South Boulder Creek. The wilderness area generally extends from Rollins Pass in the north along the Continental Divide to Berthoud Pass in the south. A good dirt road leads to Apex, a tiny town northwest of Central … The plan was to ride to near the top of the pass, past where the road was closed to cars, and take Rogers Pass Trail until the start of the James Peak Protection area where we would ditch the bikes and scamper up the peak. James Peak via Kingston Peak Spur. DIFFICULT 10.5 mi. This is a hike in three sections: 1. The easiest access to the James Peak Wilderness Area is from the east. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY. Nestled inside of the James Peak Protection Area, Rogers Pass is a multi-use trail that is famous for its abundance of wildflowers and staggeringly beautiful views. 6. I decided to hike one of them this year and settled on James Peak. 4. Lower Crater Lake South via Rogers Pass Trail and Crater Lakes Trail. It was a great plan until we … James Peak from Rogers Pass Trailhead. Find out more information below on Rogers Pass and what a visit here can add to your vacation experience.. A Dynamic Setting for Hiking and More Hike about 5 miles up to Rogers Pass Lake. Length: James Peak Lake Trailhead (TH) to James Peak Lake - 1.1 miles; to Little Echo Lake - 0.9 miles; to Rogers Pass - 5 miles. A gradual climb on easy trail from the trailhead to Rogers Pass, which is a low point on a wide pass variously known as Corona Pass, Rollins Pass, and Rogers Pass. No issues finding the route up the peak, no snow patches to navigate through. MODERATE 5.5 mi. Berthoud Pass to St Marry’s Glacier Ridge Run Take 2. supranihilest. Four hour AT skin (grueling slog) to base camp… 3. Daytona500. The James Peak Wilderness Area was designated in 2001, and comprises 14,000 acres. thill. Colin83. A Deeper Look. DIFFICULT 8.1 mi. One amazing option is the James Peak Wilderness. It is situated in Boulder, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties of Colorado and is part of both the Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forests. 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