Wild Basin Road is gravel and often narrows to one lane. It isn’t suitable for large vehicles like RVs. Park only in the winter parking lot or other designated

areas. Don’t park in wide spots in the road, which let oncoming cars pass each other. Violators may be ticketed or towed.

Narrow Road, Limited Parking

Exploring the outdoors in winter is truly magical. It’s also challenging. Use this map and guide to plan a safe, fun trip. Be prepared, stay safe, and have fun!

Wild Basin Area Winter Trail Guide

Avalanches can be easily triggered by backcountry travelers.

• Visit avalanche.state.co.us/ for the latest avalanche forecast. If danger is high, consider staying home.

• Avoid traveling in steep gullies and on ridge tops. Open slopes of 30 to 45 degrees can be loaded with danger-ous masses of snow.

• If you choose to travel in these areas, carry an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel. However, don’t take extra risks just because you are carrying this equipment.

• If caught in an avalanche, make swim-ming motions and try to stay on top of the snow.

Be Avalanche Aware

3Wear layers of synthetic or wool clothing that wick moisture.

3Take extra layers of clothing (socks included).

3Bring windproof outer layers, a warm hat, and warm gloves or mittens.

3Wear sunglasses and sunscreen.

Sunlight can damage your eyes and skin even on cold days.

3Drink lots of water and eat high- energy snacks.

3Carry a map and compass or GPS. Know how to use them.

Sledding is not allowed in Wild Basin. Please go to the Hidden Valley Snowplay Area, the only place in Rocky where sledding is permitted.

Don’t walk or snowshoe in ski tracks: it

creates dangerous conditions for skiers.

You must be in control at all times and let others know when you’re approach-ing them. Yield to those traveling faster than you. Pass with care.

Bring the Right Gear

Follow the Rules and Practice Good Etiquette

Emergencies

Expect snow, gusty winds, and cold temperatures at any time. Winter days are short—start early and plan conservatively.

Streams and lakes can have thin ice and be very dangerous. If you choose to

cross, first test your steps with a pole.

Only travel off-trail if you are extremely familiar with the area. Snow-covered landscapes look very different than in summer. Snow can be deep once you are off-trail.

When your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, your body tempera-ture begins to drop. This is an emer-gency medical condition called hypo-thermia. It is serious and can be fatal.

Symptoms include shivering, drowsi-ness, exhaustion, loss of coordination, impaired judgment, and slurred or incoherent speech.

Wear warm, quick-drying layers of clothes. Stay dry. Take frequent stops to warm up.

If symptoms occur, warm the chilled person with dry clothing and warm, non-alcoholic liquids. Get back to your car, and promptly seek medical attention.

Pay Attention to Weather and Conditions

Watch for Hypothermia

Park Information .......................................Emergencies .............................................

(970) 586-1206 or www.nps.gov/romo 911. Tell the dispatcher you are in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

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Lion LakeNo. 1

ThunderLake Sandbeach

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BluebirdLake

OuzelLake

PearLake

FinchLake

Lion LakeNo. 2

Lyric Falls

FanFalls

MertensiaFalls

ThunderFalls

Trio Falls

FalconLake

BoxLake

TwinLakes

CopelandLake

FrigidLake

Pipit Lake

JuncoLake

Cony Lake

FifthLake

Eagle Lake

MoomawGlacier

Lake ofMany Winds

SnowbankLake

KeplingerLake

CopelandFalls

CalypsoCascades

OuzelFalls

Hutcheson

Cony

Ouzel

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Creek

Creek

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Hunters

Sandbeach Creek

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Horsetooth Peak10344ft3153m

Tanima Peak12420ft3786m

PilotMountain

Mount Meeker13911ft4240m

Mount Orton11724ft3573m

Isolation Peak13118ft3998m

Mahana Peak12632ft3850m

Copeland Mountain13176ft4016m

Elk Tooth12848ft3916m

Lookout Mountain10715ft3266m

Mount Alice13310ft4057m

Ouzel Peak12716ft3876m

Ogalalla Peak13138ft4004m

Wild BasinWinter Trailhead

1.3mi2.1km

1.4mi2.3km

0.8mi1.3km

0.3mi0.5km

0.3mi0.5km

0.2mi0.3km

0.6mi1.0km

0.3mi0.5km0.9mi

1.4km

1.3mi2.1km

1.3mi2.1km

1.8mi2.9km

2.2mi3.5km

1.4mi2.3km

1.8mi2.9km

0.4mi0.6km

0.4mi0.6km

0.4mi0.6km 1.2mi

1.9km0.9mi1.4km

0.9mi1.4km

1.3mi2.1km

2.2mi3.5km

2.0mi3.2km

2.9mi4.7km

ToEstes Park

To Lyonsand Nederland

DESTINATION DISTANCEmi km ft m

ELEVATION GAIN

From Wild Basin Winter Trailhead

Copeland Falls

Calypso Cascades

Ouzel Falls

Ouzel Lake

Thunder Lake

Lion Lake No. 1

Bluebird Lake

Finch Lake

1.1

2.6

3.5

5.7

7.4

7.8

7.1

6.1

1.8

4.2

5.6

9.2

11.9

12.6

11.4

9.8

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700

950

1510

2074

2565

2478

1412

5

213

290

460

632

782

755

430

DESTINATION DISTANCEmi km ft m

ELEVATION GAIN

From Wild Basin Winter Trailhead (continued)

Finch Lake

Pear Lake

From Sandbeach Lake Trailhead

Sandbeach Lake

All distances are one way from nearest trailhead.

5.1

7.1

4.2

8.2

11.4

6.8

1442

2112

1971

440

644

601

Trail

0.7mi1.1km

Trail distances

Trailhead

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1 Mile0.5

1 Kilometer0.5

North

Unpaved road

Closed roadWild Basin Area Trails Rocky can be busy on winter weekends.Congestion on roads, in parking areas, and along popular trails is possible. Parking areas can �ll by mid-morning. Consider carpooling to the trailhead.