Hike the Ouzel Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park | Wild Basin & Longs Peak Area Hikes

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Ouzel Lake- 4.9 miles

Trail Type: Longer Hike
Trailhead: Wild Basin
Trailhead Elevation: 8,500'
Destination Elevation: 10,025'
Total Elevation Gain: 1,525'
Total Roundtrip Miles: 9.8

Ouzel Lake

Trail Description
From the Wild Basin Trailhead, begin by hiking the Thunder Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, the main trail in the Wild Basin area. In a little under a mile after passing Ouzel Falls, follow the trail sign to Bluebird Lake. The hike rises into the Ouzel Cr. drainage and travels through a 1978 burn area. Watch for the short side trail to Ouzel 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 for 2 miles to the Wild Basin trailhead at the end.

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