GC4EP33 Traditional Cache Hope Lake View
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 3 out of 5
By: RockyMtnRidgeRunner @ | Hide Date: 06/19/2013 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N37° 46.757 W107° 50.389 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Significant hike 
A beautiful hike through forests and above timberline takes you to Hope Lake and beyond.
This cache is placed above Hope Lake, just below the pass over to South Mineral Creek.  There are spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.  The cache is near the top of a rock outcropping a short distance from the trail, under a lip, behind rocks.
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5 Logs: Found it 1  Write note 4  

Write note 07/11/2018 By nclyga
This was my end game, today, but just didn't make it. The thunderclouds rolled in at the lake and we just weren't able to out hike them. Thank you for placing a cache here. Even if we didn't make it today, we will make it back here.

Write note 09/21/2016 By Keep On Trekking
We concur with ktTris, but will add that not only a jeep, but any SUV with high clearance like a CR-V, Rav-4 or Chevy Tahoe will get one to the trailhead. We have also seen standard size pick-up trucks parked at the trailhead. A 4X4 is helpful, but not necessary. We have not driven beyond the trailhead. Be sure to watch for the trailhead sign at a sharp curve in the road. Parking is limited.

Write note 09/20/2016 By ktTris
I don't understand Outdoor Lover's log. A jeep will get you to the trailhead; then the only option is to go by foot, or perhaps horse.

Write note 09/17/2016 By Outdoor Lover
Caution if you're driving - We drove within 2.9 miles and the road gets narrow, steep and rocky. More of a jeep road and not a road we"re comfortable with our 4x4 dually. Had to turn back. If you try driving, better to have a jeep. Even better to hike it. There is parking at the trailhead across from the campground.

Found it 08/19/2013 By Keep On Trekking
Our favorite trail! We first hiked to Hope Lake in 1987. Since then, we've made the trek 9 more times, but we've never gone further than the lake. When ktTris noted this new cache and asked if we'd like to do the hike with her, we jumped at the chance. Thanks for encouraging us to hike to the saddle. Awesome views! SL as Co-FTF Smile T4TSmile Giving this a fav point.