From this junction the Bluebird Lake Trail continues for another 1.7 miles, while gaining almost another thousand feet of elevation to reach the stunningly beautiful Bluebird Lake. There are several sandy campsites available at the north end of the 5,700-ft lake. Ouzel Lake documented, I turned back and made my way to Chickadee Pond, and then up the hill a brief way to intersect with the trail back. Ouzel Campground is one of several places in the area to enjoy the South Platte River along with some some quality peace and quiet. Plan for the least experienced member of your party. The North Cascades National Park is an amazing hiking destination less than three hours from Seattle, but with a fraction of the visitors as other parks in the area. A $20 Day Use Fee is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park (or $30 for a 7 Day Pass). The lake and creek are one of the most beautiful in Colorado. It's your responsibility to know and obey them. Ouzel Falls | Photo via NPS. Maybe even pack a lunch to hangout and enjoy the views. Replies. ... After entering the park, there is a short 2.2-mile drive on a one-lane dirt road past campsites and the Finch Lake Trailhead. Why you should go: An alpine lake with spectacular scenery at the base of Longs Peak and Mount Lady Washington. A climb of the Northeast Face; Sergio and Eric's TR - nice pics! At just over 1.3 miles from the trailhead you'll reach a spur trail on your right that provides access to a series of five backcountry campgrounds. To reach the trailhead from Estes Park, drive 12.6 miles south on Colorado Highway 7 to the Wild Basin Road junction and turn right. Fantastic bird. Ouzel Lake makes a great base camp for climbing several peaks in the area, including the elusive Mox Peaks. There are 2 individual sites and a privy. Other Hiking Options. This is a tent-only site with no host, so those who like their camping DIY will have reason to rejoice. The Upper Ouzel Creek site is located 5.6 miles from the Wild Basin Trailhead at 10,600', approximately .7 miles below Bluebird Lake. Visitors will enjoy prize fishing and good views through thin forests on the hike to Ouzel Lake: The trail rises gently beside North St Vrain Creek to spurs for Lower and Upper Copeland Falls (.35 and .45 miles). NOAA Forecast, West of Cascade Crest. Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, or Lake Roosevelt, is a popular destination of choice for much of Eastern Washington. Ouzel Lake is accessed from the Wild Basin Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. The 500,000-acre park also boasts spectacular wildlife, alpine forests, and waterfalls. Obtain water from North St. Vrain Creek, approx. However, it appears that the flood has changed the topography in this area, and it's now a bit of a bushwhack to reach the better viewpoint for this waterfall. These small, slate-grey colored birds, also known as American dippers, are known for bobbing, or "dipping", along the rocks around fast moving streams, and diving under water in search of food. Copeland Mountain, Ouzel Peak, and Mahana Peak as seen from the forest fire burn area. Bluebird Lake is another 1.5 miles past Bluebird. At 2.7 miles, and an elevation of 9370 feet, hikers will reach Ouzel Falls, which is a very impressive 40-foot waterfall (photo above). Image taken January 9, 2009. The upper site is a tad farther from the trail-head, though in either case the whole walk would have been roughly 10 miles round trip. Discover (and save!) Bluebird Lake is another 1.5 miles past Bluebird. Once past that, the continuance to Ouzel Lake is open but exhausting (there are lots of depressions and boulders to walk through and around). Definitely allow plenty of time for driving, finding a parking … The American dipper's nest is a globe-shaped structure with a side entrance, close to water, on a rock ledge, river bank, behind a waterfall or under a bridge. Comments, Backcountry Campsites in the Wild Basin Area. Posted by u/[deleted] 4 years ago. The first part of this hike shares the same trail as the hike to Bluebird Lake, but splits off to the right just beyond Ouzel Falls. Be sure to bring lots of water. Only used to identify you to ProTrails. Washington Trails Association 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 625-1367. A subalpine forest culled by a 1978 fire yields sweeping views across the Wild Basin Area while illustrating the natural recovery and ecological succession of plant communities in a burn area. One of a kind. Get Trail News Subscribe to our free email newsletter for … Ouzel Lake (10,010') is located 4.95 miles from Wild Basin Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is without a doubt one of the best campsites in Colorado. However, in the summer of 2016 I was fortunate enough to work as a Climbing Ranger Intern at North Cascades National Park and this presented me with the opportunity to really explore what this massive, diverse, and beautiful state has to offer. A short distance along the headwaters of Ouzel Creek leads to the alpine lake. After walking a little more than a quarter-of-a-mile past Ouzel Falls you'll arrive at the Thunder Lake Trail / Bluebird Lake Trail junction. Image taken January 9, 2009. Finally we'll head back to camp at Ouzel Lake, which is all downhill. Copeland Mountain, Ouzel Peak, and Maharta Peak rim the western shore. Obtain water from North St. Vrain Creek, approx. Time from car to lake = 5-6 hours; Distance = … Good base camp to go to Bluebird. Those continuing on will have a good view across the Ouzel Lake basin and the fire's selective path. All-inclusive Washington Trekking Trips. The Tohosa site is located 1.7 miles from Wild Basin Trailhead at 9,040'. Contact Us. Although you can see it from the new footbridge that now spans across Ouzel Creek, you can get a much better view by traveling off trail for a short distance. There is 1 individual site and a privy available. At roughly 4.6 miles from the trailhead hikers will reach the Ouzel Lake Trail. It lies midway up a valley partially culled by fire in 1978. 135 yards downhill from the site. Obtain water from the creek. From Steve Schweitzer's A Fly Fishing Guide To Rocky Mountain National Park, flyfishingrmnp.com: One of the four lakes in the Park which contains brookies and greenback cutthroat, Ouzel Lake is the most prolific with sizable populations of both. In most of its habits, it closely resembles its European counterpart, the white-throated dipper, Cinclus cinclus, which is also sometimes known as a Water Ouzel. Ouzel Falls, Ouzel Creek and Ouzel Lake are all named after the water ouzel. Get Trail News Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. This hike offers several attractions along the way, To continue on towards Ouzel Lake hikers should turn left here and proceed down the half-mile spur trail. Before the 2013 flood, which destroyed the existing footbridge at that time, there used to be an unmarked side trail that led to a much better vantage point. Practice the 7 Leave No Trace Ethics Plan ahead and prepare: Plan your trip carefully. The Wild Basin Trailhead is located 2.15 miles from the entrance station. Give yourself about 4 hours if you are carrying a pack. The spur turns south and crosses the valley on a variously faint and uneven path to Ouzel Lake (4.95 miles : 10,010'). There is also a backcountry campsite located near the lake. Thunder Lake sits below several soaring peaks and a pass on the Continental Divide. Interesting looking burn patterns older than me. Trail Photos Bear left at the junction with Ouzel Lake Trail. Copeland towards the south, and 12,632-foot Mahana Peak towards the northwest. Great views of Longs Peak and Mt. The site is located along the unimproved, backcountry campsite access trail in a mixed aspen-spruce-lodgepole forest. After packing up our backpacks with snacks and a quick stop in the bathrooms, we took one last look at the trail map with Ouzel Lake in our sights, and hit the trail! Once you get to the lake, focus on the right shoreline, where there is a great drop off for fish to hang out around. Bear left for a short, moderately steep climb to a divisive E-W ridge between the Ouzel Creek drainage (south) and North St Vrain Creek drainage (north). After making the short descent towards the valley bottom, the trail begins to climb gradually towards the lake. In most of its habits, it closely resembles its European counterpart, the white-throated dipper, Cinclus cinclus, which is also sometimes known as a Water Ouzel. The North St Vrain site is located 3.5 miles from Wild Basin Trailhead at 9,560'. Right at the beginning of the trail (literally about .25mi in) we followed a small offshoot trail … Children 12 years of age or under, however, may use worms or preserved fish eggs in all park waters open to fishing except those designated as catch-and release areas. No other permit is necessary; however, special regulations exist. Depot Creek to Ouzel Lake Route from border to Ouzel lake is clear to follow. Mild travel continues to the backcountry campsite access trail (1.38 miles : 8,860'), crosses the creek and climbs .45 miles to Calypso Cascades (1.8 miles : 9,108'). Ouzel Falls and Ouzel Lake are named after the Ouzel - or Dipper - a small bird that jumps into cold mountain streams and 'flies' underwater to catch insects on the bottom. The Pine Ridge site is located 1.4 miles from Wild Basin Trailhead at 8,880'. However, during the spring run-off, the falls are usually roaring, as seen in the comparative photos on our Calypso Cascades hike page. The campsite is awesome. Mount Redoubt – South Face Route In the center, rising just above the trees along the western shore is 12,716-foot Ouzel Peak. See you there? The lake is surprisingly shallow to have holdover fish, but a few deep channels keep fish through the winter. It was gentle at first, so I kept going. With the Hiking & Trekking tour Portered Ouzel Lake, you have a 4 days tour package taking you through Rocky Mountain National Park, USA. No bait or worms are allowed in catch-and-release waters. ", "The views along the way are spectacular. One of a kind. National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map for RMNP. Mountain Conditions. External Links. The Bluebird Lake Trail runs an additional two miles from its junction with the Ouzel Lake Trial to Bluebird Lake, an above-treeline lake at the base of Ouzel Peak. Cascade Pass/Sahale Glacier/Horseshoe Basin. Compare … Reservations will be available to enter the park from June 4 thr The sites are located along the unimproved, backcountry campsite access trail, right where it rejoins the main trail. Parking is limited, and roadside restrictions are strictly enforced. The hike to Ouzel Lake begins from the fairly remote Wild Basin Trailhead in the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park, located near the small communities of Meeker Park and Allenspark. Unmatched views of Mount Meeker and Longs Peak are to the right; Ouzel Creek flows through the valley to the left. Located in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park, the Upper Ouzel Creek Campsite is the second and closest to the lake. The Ouzel Lake site is located 4.9 miles from the Wild Basin Trailhead at 10,020'. The single campsite, located at 10,020 feet, lies in a spruce and fir forest below 13,176-foot Copeland Mountain. Bring your fly rod and extra batteries for your camera. The way to Ouzel Lake takes the Bluebird Trail (left). Grasses and flowers now fill the hillsides, while young aspen and lodgepole emerge in replenished soils. The right-hand/west trail leads towards Ouzel Falls and the Bluebird Lake Trail. Once below the surface of the water the dippers forage by either walking along the stream bottom, or by "flying" through the water, using their wings to propel themselves through the swift currents. The site is located along the unimproved, backcountry campsite access trail in a lodgepole stand. Ouzel Falls at the end of a 2.7 mile hike on the Wild Basin Trail. Day 1 – Chilliwack to Ouzel Lake: We all met at a nearby Starbucks for breakfast before heading out of town on the Chilliwack Lake Road. There is 1 individual site and no privy. Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Information: 970.586.1206. From Estes Park, head south on Highway 7 for 11 miles to the Wild Basin turnoff on the west side of the road. Reservations to enter the park will go on sale through Recreation.gov at 8 a.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, May 28. Natascha’s dad (Karl), brother (Alex), and I chose to #OptOutside this weekend by hiking to Ouzel Lake in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Wild Basin Area is heavily traveled; arrive early to secure parking and avoid crowds. Sitting at an elevation of roughly 10,020 feet, Ouzel Lake has a reputation as being one of the top fly-fishing destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park, most notably for its native greenback cutthroat trout (catch and release only). Day 1 – Chilliwack to Ouzel Lake: We all met at a nearby Starbucks for breakfast before heading out of town on the Chilliwack Lake Road. The park recommends a 4wd vehicle, but we see compact cars use this road often with no problems. Trip Overview. 2 backcountry sites are located in a lodgepole forest north of the trail, just east of the bridge across North St. Vrain Creek. As nice as this camp is, we really came to camp above Silver Lake and climb Mount Spickard. Reservations will be available to enter the park from June 4 thr The two dominating mountains flanking the lake are 13,176-foot Mt. From this point forward the trail more or less follows Ouzel Creek all the way to your final destination. To continue on towards Ouzel Lake hikers should proceed to the left at this junction. The fire was finally brought under control by September 30th, but wasn't fully extinguished until December 4th! The Ouzel Lake Trail is located 10.7 miles from Grand Lake, Colorado (CO) in Rocky Mountain National Park. Please read this Disclaimer / Privacy Policy before using any information on this site. With 355 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is a hiker’s haven. This is as far as hikers can safely go. With about 13 miles round trip and a 2500 ft. gain, Ouzel and Bluebird Lakes are the perfect destination for moderate to serious hikers, looking for a good day hike with diverse terrain and views including rivers, waterfalls, mountains, and lakes. 2. Dogs are not permitted on hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. Most people turn around and head back at this point, but you can continue along the trail to Bluebird Lake, Ouzel Lake, and Thunder Lake if you’re feeling adventurous. If you have the time and endurance, continue on to Bluebird Lake. At roughly 1.6 miles hikers will pass an unnamed waterfall, which shouldn't be confused with Calypso Cascades, which is still another two-tenths of a mile further up the trail. To reach Ouzel Lake, continue through the basin for 2km or so, sticking to the north (left) edge, and climbing slightly to a higher cirque below Spickard's SW face. Lower Copeland Falls, your first destination along the route, arrives at just over three-tenths of a mile from the trailhead. Ouzel Lake, located in Wild Basin, offers amazing panoramic views of RMNP and Longs Peak, however, the many waterfalls along the way are what truly make this snowshoe spectacular! There are 3 individual sites, 1 group site, and 1, The Ouzel Lake site is located 4.9 miles from the Wild Basin Trailhead at 10,020'. Canon Rebel XSi, 200mm. Trip Overview. Replies. The Approach: The Unforgettable Waterfall and Lake Ouzel. Dippers also occasionally inhabit pond or lake edges, or quiet sections of streams. Difficulty: Challenging Ouzel is another name for the Common Blackbird ... 2011 by Greg Gillson at the mouth of Scoggins Creek into Hagg Lake, Washington County, Oregon. From Ouzel Falls hike .5-mile to the trail junction. From the roundabout and bridge at the edge of town, it was a breezy half-hour drive on paved roadway to the near the northern end of Chillwack Lake. On slough next to Round Lake. The site is located north of the trail and east of the privy in a mixed lodgepole, spruce, and fir forest. The Wild Basin trailhead is located about 2 miles into the park from the Wild Basin Entrance Station, just past Allenspark, CO. Ouzel 15-8 Martin L. Rand, Washington "...My solo canoe trip on the Upper Blackwater River in Canada started at the headwaters where the river was no more than six inches deep and five feet wide and ended in a river as big as our Green River. Despite significant damage, the forest is in a natural state of recovery. The upper falls are located roughly one-tenth of a mile further upstream along the North St. Vrain Creek. Bear left at the junction with Ouzel Lake Trail. When Jennifer and I checked in at the RMNP backcountry desk, the ranger informed us that our lone spot at Upper Ouzel Creek was the most secluded campsite in … The trail undulates along the exposed ridge to the Ouzel Lake spur (4.5 miles : 10,026'). Come July and August, Lawn Lake is arguably the best lake for fishing in the park. your own Pins on Pinterest Meeker, Pagoda, and Longs Peak. Contact Us. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You can contact ProTrails directly through our Facebook or Instagram accounts. A food storage cable is located 20 steps up the access trail in a small clearing on the left, and parallel to the trail. The trail bends west through the heart of the 1978 Ouzel Fire zone with good views across Wild Basin through a culled forest: Pilot Mountain (12,222'), Mount Alice (13,310'), Mt Meeker (13,911) and Longs Peak (14,259') are visible to the northwest, and Copeland Mountain's (13,176') north flank frames Ouzel Lake to the south. The American dipper's nest is a globe-shaped structure with a side entrance, close to water, on a rock ledge, river bank, behind a waterfall or under a bridge. I was interested in finding out how the greenback cutthroat trout population was faring. Will not show on comments list. Ouzel Falls on a Wet Spring Day – Courtesy of Chris Heald. There is 1 individual site available, located north of the trail above the hitchrack and natural terraces. In all, the Ouzel Fire burned more than a thousand acres, making it one of the largest fires in Rocky Mountain National Park history. Ouzel Lake - 9.9 Miles Round-Trip Ouzel Lake (10,010') is located 4.95 miles from Wild Basin Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park.It lies midway up a valley partially culled by fire in 1978. We booked a spot at Ouzel Lake, which has an upper and lower site. Ouzel Lake Trail. A valid Colorado fishing license is required for all persons 16 years of age or older to fish in Rocky Mountain National Park. Cascade Pass/Sahale Glacier/Horseshoe Basin. From the roundabout and bridge at the edge of town, it was a breezy half-hour drive on paved roadway to the near the northern end of Chillwack Lake. We were on the trails for a little under four hours. The Wild Basin trailhead is located about 2 miles into the park from the Wild Basin Entrance Station, just past Allenspark, CO. Archived. Obtain water from the lake's. We hiked 10.6 miles on Ouzel Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park to get acclimated to the elevation in Colorado. Obtain water from North St. Vrain Creek. Yes, please! Ouzel Falls, Rocky Mountain National Park: Address, Phone Number, Ouzel Falls Reviews: 5/5 Water fall hand lines are in place to cross over the base of depot creek falls. Can't decide between Ouzel lake backcountry site or Upper Ouzel Creek in rmnp? Canon Rebel XSi, 200mm. Bluebird Lake is a challenging 1.9 mile - 968' climb from the Ouzel Lake spur. Just before reaching the lake the trail makes contact with the scenic Ouzel Creek as it spills out of the eastern tip of the lake. There is 1 individual site and no privy. Jennifer Broome takes us to Rocky Mountain National Park for a hike up to Ouzel Lake. Fantastic bird. After about 0.4 mile past Ouzel Falls, the trail comes to a junction with the Bluebird Lake trail, 3.1 miles into the hike. Thunder Lake is an awesome destination in of itself and a great spot to take a cold dip on a warm day. The hike to Ouzel Falls is on the easier side of moderate, passing by several lovely waterfalls. All rights reserved. American Dipper, Lacamas Lake, Washington. The lower spots were filled so we settled for the upper sites. Start and end in Rocky Mountain National Park! They can be found down to sea level, and up to alpine zones, as long as there are suitable streams. Click image to enlarge: American Dipper, Lacamas Lake, Washington. 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