Hike the Finch Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park | Longer Hikes

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Finch Lake - 5 miles

Trail Type: Longer Hike
Trailhead: Finch Lake
Location: Wild Basin & Longs Peak Area
Trailhead Elevation: 8,476'
Destination Elevation: 9,925'
Total Elevation Gain: 1,449'
Total Roundtrip Miles: 10

Finch Lake

Trail Description
The Finch Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park begins by climbing up the hillside in an easterly direction. At the top of the ridge, the hike switchbacks westward, traveling mostly in forested terrain. The trail goes by a couple of different trail junctions, through burned remains of a 1978 forest fire, and offers a few views of the Wild Basin peaks. The trail then crosses a couple of streams before dropping to the lake.

How to Get There
Drive south of Estes Park on Hwy 7 13.5 miles, toward the town of Allenspark. Turn right at the Wild Basin Ranger Station sign and follow the dirt road to the Finch Lake trailhead on the left.

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