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Colorado
3.4 mi
Distance
1,052 ft
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Bowen Lake
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Bowen Lake is a 3.4-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the White River National Forest's Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. The trail provides access to an alpine lake destination in the heart of central Colorado's high country. As an out-and-back route, hikers will travel to Bowen Lake and return via the same path, making it straightforward to plan. The moderate distance makes it accessible for a half-day hiking adventure. The trail is managed by the U.S. Forest Service through the White River National Forest, ensuring it meets federal trail maintenance standards. This hike offers hikers the opportunity to experience Colorado's backcountry lake environment. The trail's proximity to Aspen makes it a convenient option for visitors to the region seeking alpine scenery and outdoor recreation.
Bowen Gul Og Interp Trl
~4 min drive
1.0 mi · Easy
North Supply Loop
~6 min drive
6.3 mi · Hard
Bowen-Baker Trailhead
~7 min drive
<p>Located on the west side of RMNP, the Bowen-Baker Trail is blanketed with snow in the winter and provides easy access to great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing January through March.</p> <p>On the far side of the meadow sits the Never Summer Range. This forested mountai…
Colorado River Trail
~12 min drive
3.7 mi · Moderate
Scenic Route
~8 min drive
1.4 mi · Easy
Blue Ridge
~6 min drive
7.1 mi · Hard
Holzwarth Historic Site - Bridge Over the Colorado River
~8 min drive
<p>Beneath you runs the headwaters of the Colorado River! It provided water to the homesteaders who called this valley home over a century ago.</p> <h2>What was the Homestead Act?</h2> <p>With the goal of promoting development in the American West, President Lincoln passed a l…
Blue Lake
~1 min drive
5.2 mi · Moderate
Ditch Road
~8 min drive
5.4 mi · Easy
Baker Gulch
~6 min drive
12 mi · Hard