Difficult
11.2 mi
Distance
2,526 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 51m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
There is a large lake in the Wild Basin. There is a trail head at the Wild Basin. After 1.5 miles, you can either travel left to Ouzel Falls or right to the camping trail. It's along the border that there are many campsites. Horses aren't allowed on this section of the trail. You can reach the junction with the Wild Basin Trail via an occasionally steep ascent. A gradual uphill climb on the well-maintained Thunder Lake Trail will get you to the lake. The Continental Divide, Boulder- Grand Pass, Tanima Peak, and Pilot Mountain are some of the views that you will be rewarded with. You will need to pay an entrance fee or sign up for a park pass.
Trail Details
Out & Back
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
No Dogs
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:2,597 ft
Max:3,258 ft
770 ft
770 ft
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Nearby Trails
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20.0 km
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Wild Basin Trail to Allenspark Trail [CLOSED]
14.8 km
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Finch Lake and Pear Reservoir Trail [CLOSED]
21.6 km
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Ouzel Falls via Wild Basin Trail [CLOSED]
8.5 km
Moderate
![Boulder Grand Pass and Thunder Lake Trail [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
Boulder Grand Pass and Thunder Lake Trail [CLOSED]
24.5 km5.0
Moderate
Boulder Grand Pass and Thunder Lake Trail [CLOSED]
24.5 km
Moderate
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