Trail Run Project Logo

A winding singletrack that climbs to Bowen Lake and then to the ridge above the lake.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

73%

Runnable

11,444' 3,488 m

High

10,343' 3,153 m

Low

1,101' 336 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Commonly Backpacked · Lake · Views · Wildflowers

Description

This singletrack trail is a pleasant and winding run through large, dense woods. Winding along several small streams, the trail is surrounded by an amazing display of wildflowers in season. There are several small creek crossings; some have logs or stones to aid your crossing.

The first half of the trail is a gentle incline, but as you progress, the trail become more steep and starts to climb away from the streams. The trail climbs steeply until coming suddenly to Bowen Lake. This serene lake is small, but peaceful, and there are several dispersed campsites to be found away from the shores.

After passing the lake, the trail switchbacks up to the ridge to connect to the Blue Ridge Trail #N20. The view down to Bowen Lake and up toward Cascade Mountain from the ridge is well worth the climb.

Flora & Fauna

Many wildflowers in season. Moose, deer, elk, bears, porcupine.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kristen McGlynn

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 1 vote

#14829

Overall
  4.0 from 1 vote
5 Star
0%
4 Star
100%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#1,299

in Colorado

#14,829

Overall
3 Views Last Month
1,713 Since Aug 6, 2018
Intermediate Intermediate

0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%

Photos

Bowen Lake
Jul 22, 2018 near Grand Lake, CO
Bowen Lake. Lots of dispersed camp sites nearby.
Jul 31, 2022 near Grand Lake, CO
The sun rises over Bowen Lake.
Jul 4, 2017 near Grand Lake, CO

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.