Chasm Lake
Chasm Lake on 10 October 2012 with Reiner
Chasm Lake is located 4.2 miles from the Longs Peak Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. It fills a deep cirque carved from the base of Mt Meeker (13,911'), Longs Peak (14,259') and Mount Lady Washington (13,281'). Longs Peak's iconic 'Diamond' rises 2,456' above this placid alpine lake.
Round-Trip Length: 8.4 miles
Start-End Elevation: 9,405' - 11,803' (11,823' max elevation)
Elevation Change: +2,398' net elevation gain (+2,456' total roundtrip elevation gain)
Skill Level: Moderate-Strenuous
More info: http://www.protrails.com/trails/view/61
Trail Map: http://www.protrails.com/trails/map/61/rocky_mountain_national_park/chasm_lake
Read MoreChasm Lake is located 4.2 miles from the Longs Peak Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. It fills a deep cirque carved from the base of Mt Meeker (13,911'), Longs Peak (14,259') and Mount Lady Washington (13,281'). Longs Peak's iconic 'Diamond' rises 2,456' above this placid alpine lake.
Round-Trip Length: 8.4 miles
Start-End Elevation: 9,405' - 11,803' (11,823' max elevation)
Elevation Change: +2,398' net elevation gain (+2,456' total roundtrip elevation gain)
Skill Level: Moderate-Strenuous
More info: http://www.protrails.com/trails/view/61
Trail Map: http://www.protrails.com/trails/map/61/rocky_mountain_national_park/chasm_lake
