The northeast fork goes a short distance to the road to Loch Lomond, if you head west (left) on the road you will come back to where the other branch of the trail crosses the road. Be sure you have some kind of camera. There is a lower and upper gate on this road that are seasonally locked. Very exposed the majority of the way up. Along the way, you pass through dense forest, creeks, meadows and wildflowers. The views of the Continental Divide are tremendous and the Loch itself is spectacular. The entire hike goes easily on Class 2 tundra terrain with some rocky sections, not of prolonged duration. take your time on this descent. This descent left a long-lasting impression on us. Stroll along the romantic shores of this breathtaking stretch of water immortalised in the classic song The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. It's all part of the route-finding fun. I ultimately started from St. Mary’s and it was a really great hike. We chose the south side and had to cross some significant boulder talus areas. After 400 feet of gain, the trail will turn more to the west and begin the long trek toward the summit of James Peak. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. Within 18 miles to I-70, close to shopping, dining in Idaho Springs. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. Just be sure you've driven far enough back to be away from any private property concerns. James Peak is also accessible from Mammoth Gulch Road in the James Peak Wilderness (north), and from points along the Loch Lomond access road (south). That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. The James Peak Wilderness offers some amazing views and great opportunities for backpacking. We've done this hike before and it was amazing. James Peak via Continental Divide Trail. Breckinridge Peak and Mount Flora via North Empire Creek, Red Elephant Hill to Empire Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Rogers Pass Lake via South Boulder Creek Trail, James Peak North East Ridge via Little Echo Lake, Arapaho Lakes via Rogers Pass Trail and Forest Lakes Trail, Continental Divide: Loch Lomond to Berthoud Pass, Kingston Spur East via St. Mary's Glacier [CLOSED], https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28484. Mostly comfortably passable with a 4Runner. Follow Fall River Road for about 8.4 miles and turn left onto Alice Road. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. I saw fewer than ten people climbing James Peak, but there were a whole lotta vehicles parked all along the road to Loch Lomond. This is the same road that leads up to the well-known St. Mary's Lake and Glacier. Definitely recommend! At Ice Lake, hiking around either the north or south side of the lake is not easy due to boulder talus, talus and rubble. James Peak via Loch Lomond is a 9.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. United States › Colorado › Arapaho National Forest › Loch Lomond Dam via Steuart Road. This trail goes by Stewart Lake Dam. Peak Summary. Assuming you've arrived at Loch Lomond without losing your oil pan or damaging your vehicle too much, walk to the north end of the dam and locate a trail that heads uphill in a northward direction. The trail from the tundra basin heads up parallel with the ridge and cuts north just before mile 4. The other two suggestions can be accessed by passenger car. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and fishing. We have done the best we can to update our information, but you would do well to check on other sites. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. As you head up the east face of James peak you will see Loch Lomond, Reynolds Lake, Stuart Lake, Ohman Lake, and Ice Lake. « PREV NEXT ... James Peak via Continental Divide Trail(Album) « PREV: Viewing #4 of 41 GALLERY. Start at 10,295 and Loch Lomond is … Loch Lomond was pretty from above, but the road to it means ATVs and cars with access made it a shitshow. The first third of a mile goes easily on mostly tundra, then the ridge begins to drop more seriously where you will begin to encounter more rocky sections that will require some maneuvering around to find the best way through, especially as you near the James-Bancroft saddle. Loch Lomond is a wonderful destination and well worth the 2.5 mile hike up the Jeep road. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. James Peak is a popular summer hike with several route possibilities. Directions to Loch Lomond. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from July until September. Buyer will need to drill a well and install septic for utilities if want to build a house/cabin. Soon, the Continental Divide Trail will come in from the right. The rivers were flowing very nicely. Visitor information for Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. For a while, it hangs close to the south edge of the broad east ridge of James, offering views back down into the Loch and of the other higher lakes. Viewing: 1-3 of 3. Peak-to-Peak Mileage Chart; 13ers; 360° Summit Panoramas; Map; Export Peak Names to File; Routes. After  a while, the CD trail will leave the edge of the ridge, head up the middle of the main east ridge and then wander over to the north edge of the same ridge offering nice views towards James Peak Lake. Ce sentier suit un sentier 4x4 jusqu'au Loch Lomond, puis se connecte au sentier principal de James Peak. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. The cheapest way to get from Peak District National Park to Loch Lomond costs only £53, and the quickest way takes just 4¾ hours. The trail from the tundra basin heads up parallel with the ridge and cuts north just before mile 4. Boydie Voted on Oct 16, 2007 12:22 pm Vote: 10/10. Access from Alice on 4 wheel drive trail called the Kingston Peak trail, 353 beliive is the number. Mount Bancroft (left) and James Peak (right). Once on James Peak, I took in the smoky views north toward the Indian Peaks Wilderness before starting down its south ridge to the saddle with Mount Bancroft. The coordinates for the summit are N39 51.122, W105 41.437. Once you gain the east end of the lake, the terrain changes over to tundra. Some snow at the top. Drove 4x4 road to within about .5mi of the lake. Eva and Mt. Peak Summary. The views were spectacular in all directions. Once at the peak, it provides a great 360-degree view of the Front Range mountains. Er führt entlang eines Sees und Links to other information, routes & trip reports for this peak that may be helpful. This road becomes FR 701.1. The road is still currently being described as very rough and rocky but easy to handle. The flats leading west to James Peak. ... As you ascend the trail you'll come into view of Loch Lomond, Ice Lake, Mt. Peak Summary. The summit area is large, flat and easy to explore. The upper lakes were seldom visited and had a nice wilderness feeling even though you were under 2 hours from the bustling metropolises. James Peak via Saint Mary's Glacier RECOMMENDED ROUTE. The other two suggestions can be accessed by passenger car. On the way down from the peak, more people began to appear, but this is a relatively lightly trafficked 13er. The final drop to the saddle will be the most difficult part of this descent, along with the 400 ft. trip down the slope to Ice Lake. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. It was pretty rough but made it with my Santa Fe although I would not recommend doing it without a higher/better awd vehicle. The road follows the Fall River in a generally NW direction. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. Stay on Alice road, past a few intersections, and at 1.1 miles, look to the right for the rocky Forest Service Road 7011. This mountain serves as the intersection of Gilpin, Clear Creek, and Grand counties, and the views on the trip up are almost as rewarding as the views from the summit itself. Too late in the season for many wildflowers. James Peak via Loch Lomond [CLOSED] is a 9.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. 11,704, Kingston Peak, and Fox Mountain." No snow on the initial summit, a little on the trail to the North, but no issues. After about three and half hours of hiking with stops we made it to the top! But it does reward you with some fantastic 14er level views without the 14er crowds. This road is closed off with a Forest Service gate from October 15th through July 1sth for erosion control.Kingston Peak (access up Fall River Road to York Gulch). There are also some low willows and other low-growing evergreens to avoid at times. Solid incline. The coordinates for the summit are N39 51.122, W105 41.437. After a few intersections at 1.1 miles, then turn right onto Steuart Road, NFSR 701. Fantastic mountain range views and great wildflowers in the basin while making the approach to James Peak. The summit offers some enticing views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness and some of the summits farther north in Rocky Mountain National Park. Less than 30 mins to Continental Divide Trail, Loch Lomond Lake and James Peak. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. After about three and half hours of hiking with stops we made it to the top! Camping and Backpacking Information Before setting out , it's highly recommended that you contact the Clear Creek Ranger District (303.567.3000) for the latest trail conditions and access restrictions. On the way back to Loch Lomond on Steuart Road you can find some dispersed, primitive campsites. From the trailhead, there is a moderate incline until you come out above the glacier. As you head up the east face of James peak you will see Loch Lomond, Reynolds Lake, Stuart Lake, Ohman Lake, and Ice Lake. Loch Lomond and Upper Lakes [CLOSED] is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. NO HOA/POA! Ice Lake and Loch Lomond below were incredibly scenic and … Our fund raising campaign has come to a close. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. The trail will cut through some willows, cross some rocky rubble and then continue north through some more willows before breaking out onto tundra/grass terrain. « PREV NEXT ... James Peak via Continental Divide Trail(Album) « PREV: Viewing #4 of 41 GALLERY. I started at 7:30, reached the summit at 9:45, and got back to the car just after noon. Hike at your own risk. Send PM about this vote. James Peak is a popular summer hike with several route possibilities. 11,704, Kingston Peak, and Fox Mountain." Continue north into Alice and turn left onto Alice Road. FS 2016 map shows routes for James Peak, Parry peak, Mt. ... almost to the summit. Hardly any shade so be prepared to be exposed. There will be a wooden sign on a tree pointing to Loch Lomen (wrong spelling) and James Peak. James Peak is a popular summer hike with several route possibilities. Flora. Length 9.3 mi Elevation gain 3,011 ft Route type Out & Back Loch Lomond is another great option to explore in this area. Posts about James Peak written by linhartb. The Loch Lomond route to James Peak is a fairly steep ascent to the summit of a very prominent Continental Divide 13'er. To the north you could see Lake Granby, Longs Peak, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Along the way, you pass through dense forest, creeks, meadows and wildflowers. The Loch Lomond route to James Peak is a fairly steep ascent to the summit of a very prominent Continental Divide 13'er. This is it! The views are quite spectacular. This paved county road 275 ends in the vicinity of a mountain village called "Alice," mostly a collection of summer cabins, etc. The views were spectacular in all directions. 4 reviews | | EASY #94 hike out of 195 in Arapaho National Forest | EASY. Good weather was expected all day so I planned a big hike including James Peak, Bancroft, Parry Peak, Pt. — WaxDr • Jul 30, 2016 "Jeeped into Loch Lomond the day before and set up camp. There are two ways to get to Bill Moore Lake, many people drive their OHVs along a series of forest service roads, however, the more scenic way to reach the lake is via the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. © 2020 The Climbing Cooneys. James Peak via Loch Lomond So it's not quite 14,000 feet. We would say the main advantage of this route is the visit to the upper lakes above the Loch. Loch Lomond is another great option to explore in this area. Loch Lomond Dam via Steuart Road . Believe me, you will earn this summit. Park here off … James Peak via Saint Mary's Glacier RECOMMENDED ROUTE. Left car a little after 6:30; there were very few people at the Loch. This is a easy one way trail to Loch Lomond Dam in Arapaho National Forest. View of James Peak with Loch Lomond at its base. James Peak via Loch Lomond [GESCHLOSSEN] ist ein 9.3 Meilen langer, moderat besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Idaho Springs, Colorado. Flora, Bancroft, Perry, and Eva, as well as Mt. Views at the top are 360 and better than some of the 14ers I’ve done. Beautiful hike with some incredible views. Reasonably steep ascents, but no scrambling. Before you reach the summit of James Peak you will pass two false summits. Maneuver about for a revealing look down the Loch Lomond and Mammoth Gulch drainages, and over the vast tundra flat through which you traveled to reach the base of James Peak. Evans, Bierstadt, and Gray's and Torreys to the south. Additional Parents; Loch Lomond and James Peak; Votes; Votes. This trail follows a 4x4 trail to Loch Lomond, then connects to the main James Peak Trail. I had no issues parking on the side of Alice road. It is a 1 mile from the parking area to James Peak lake on the trail to the west, Trail 804 I think. Decline wasn’t too bad, rocky, but at least it wasn’t lose gravel. In person this scene was really much better than this photo (...you really had to be there). City power is on the road. Turn right onto Steuart Raod. Hike to Loch Lomond. After over six miles miles, the road makes a second, abrupt switchback to leave the Fall River drainage and climb up to St. Mary's Lake and Alice. desainme Voted on Oct 21, 2007 8:24 pm Vote: 10/10. Site migration work continues and will be completed by year end. The Top of James Peak. Arrived 7AM, not at all busy on the way up, and only moderate traffic coming up when I was on the way down. On your way up to the peak you will pass St. Mary's Glacier. Elevation gain was steady and easy up to the lake, from the lake it’s a climb! Wild flowers, tiny waterfall, mixed terrain, it’s a great trail. Loch Lomond (access from town of Alice) The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follows this road before entering the James Peak Wilderness Area You must ferry off-road vehicles to trail. Heard and saw a couple Pikas. Posts about James Peak written by linhartb. ... As you ascend the trail you'll come into view of Loch Lomond, Ice Lake, Mt. I think most vehicles with good clearance can make it. A final push over two false summits levels on the large summit of James Peak (4.15 miles : 12,295'). Los 4x4 pueden estacionarse en Loch Lomond, acortando el viaje. Continue westward for a while, still following close to the south edge of the ridge, enjoying the spectacular view. You’ll come across a wooden sign on a tree pointing to Loch Lomond and James Peak. The views of the Continental Divide are tremendous and the Loch itself is spectacular. Trail Length: 9.52 miles (roundtrip) Trailhead Elevation: 10,373’ James Peak Summit: 13,152’ Elevation Gain: +2,909’ Trailhead Location: From I-70, exit #238 for St Mary’s – Alice – Fall River Road.From the exit ramp, turn north on CR 275 and drive 9.2 miles to the St Mary’s Glacier Trailhead on the left (west) side of the road. Loch Lomond is a wonderful destination and well worth the 2.5 mile hike up the Jeep road. To the north you could see Lake Granby, Longs Peak, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Looks close, doesn't it? James Peak is a popular summer hike with several route possibilities. Miles 948 ft gain - Out-and-Back trail Save Add Review Get Directions Add photo 8.4. And SW for a short distance great 360-degree view of James Peak via Saint Mary 's and. Offers some amazing views and great opportunities for backpacking back Peak Summary vehicles. The trailhead, there will be waterfalls and cascades Lomond Dam in National! 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