The first 2 miles of the trail is on the old road gaining about 600 feet. Leaving the roadbed, the trail gains 1900 feet in the next two miles to the junction with Thornton Lakes, 5000 ft. There are numerous tree roots and rocks to deal with on this section of the trail.
From the junction it is another mile to Trappers Peak, 5966 feet. One short section is a scramble requiring use of hands.
trappers-peak
At a small saddle, around 5500 feet, I surprised a bear about 10 feet from the trail, the bear let out a grunt and disappeared into the nearby trees. I hiked up the next hill about 50 feet and waited for the bear to re-appear on the other side of the trees.
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Lower-Thornton-lake
Middle-Thornton-Lake
There are great views at the summit of Trapper Peak.
Great pics. It sure looks like that upper lake wont thaw this year. I bet it didnt last year either.
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