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A backpacking trip in San Juan Mountains of Colorado - Island and Ice Lakes basins

Date: 
Fri, 2013-07-19
Leader: 
Momo Vuyisich
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner

Let's explore the beautiful Island and Ice Lakes basins next weekend. They will be filled with carpets of wild flowers and offer beautiful views. Photography opportunities will be excellent.
Here are some photos from this area:
http://im9.eu/picture/island-lake-in-ice-lake-basin-san-juan-mountains-c...
http://www.bigbendchat.com/portal/forum/non-bibe-trip-reports/ice-lake-s...
http://www.wildwestgallery.com/Colorado/CO-007.html
 
The trail is only a few miles long (~5), but the altitude gain is either 2,100 or 2,600 ft, depending on which trailhead we start from. Don't worry if you are not in the best shape. We will take it slowly, as we will have plenty of time to get to the campsite.
 
Trip schedule: We will leave Los Alamos in the early afternoon on Friday, July 19, and drive to the trailhead (~5.5 hours). We will car camp there and start backpacking on Saturday morning. We will arrive at the campsite in the Island Lake basin around lunch time, set up camp and have a free afternoon for hiking or relaxation. There are a couple of beautiful hiking options.
On Sunday morning, we will hike back to the cars and drive home.
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PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS ON THIS TRIP.

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