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Free Camping near Eagles Nest Wilderness | Spring Creek Road
Spring Creek Road has numerous options for dispersed camping near Eagles Nest Wilderness. Although quiet a drive from the main road, these spots are worth the effort. Some spots are nestled in the aspens, some in a large meadow, others among conifers and some with a view!
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Surprise Lake Trail Backpacking to Four Beautiful Lakes
Surprise Lake Trail access numerous different lakes in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Instead of a long day hike, backpacking Surprise Lake Trail seemed like the most enjoyable way to see Surprise Lake, Cat Lake, Upper Cataract Lake and Mirror Lake. And it gave us the opportunity to squeeze in one more backpacking trip before the weather directed us to lower elevations!
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Hiking to Boulder Lake | North Rock Creek Trailhead
We were excited to see more of the beauty within the Eagles Nest Wilderness! We were looking for a chill adventure and hiking to Boulder Lake ended up being just what we were looking for and more. It was a much shorter, milder hike than we've been tackling lately but still incredibly scenic. And our surprise wildlife counter is an experience we'll never forget!
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Beautiful and Peaceful Hiking Elliot Ridge Trail to Meridian Peak
Elliot Ridge Trail is a long but moderate hike that stays above the treeline and offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, particularly of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. And when it comes to difficulty, this hike was one of the most mellow hikes we have done in Colorado yet. There is still a decent amount of up and down but the grades are much more gentle. And yet we were still able to bag a peak!
