Dogs Unknown
Features
Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife
This hike must be accessed via the Chicago Basin Trail, which is in turn accessed either by train (summer only) or by a long hike in (
Animas River Trail).
While portions of this hike can easily be explored by fit dogs, the peaks above it are generally too technical for them.
Camping high in the basin is generally frowned upon. See
Twin Lakes Approach for further information; camping along the end of Chicago Basin Trail is preferred.
Overview
This truly epic hike summits all four Chicago Basin 14ers in one fell swoop. While seemingly short and with surprisingly little vertical, hikers should know that all of these peaks are at least somewhat technical, and this day is sure to exhaust everyone short of Ueli Steck. Starting at camp, it takes hikers up the
Twin Lakes Approach, up
Sunlight and Windom, back down and over to the
Eolus Group, and finally back down
Twin Lakes Approach. Between 14er finishers, completing all these mountains in one day is a big deal, and offers some pretty awesome bragging rights.
Need to Know
While similar in distance and elevation gain to many Sawatch 14ers or to 14er quadruple DeCaliBron, this hike is a whole other beast.
Description
Flora & Fauna
From world class alpine views and vegetation to unique alpine critters, Chicago Basin's got it all. Wildflowers down low are stunning. Marmots and pika are everywhere, and mountain goats love it up high, especially near Twin Lakes.
Contacts
Shared By:
Tyler Prince
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