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Blanca Lake

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Day Hike - Blanca Lake

Blanca Lake is set in a large cirque in the rugged Monte Cristo peaks and fed by the Columbia Glacier and icy snowfields on the surrounding slopes.

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Michael Arriaga
Michael Arriaga
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft

Brickyard Park-and-Ride at 7:00 AM

Please have with you The 10 Essential System, do not wear cotton clothing, and have appropriate footwear;  i.e. no tennis shoes, trail runners, or FiveFingers®.

A Northwest Forest Pass or National Forest Recreation Day Pass is required to park at the trailhead.

Please be prepared for a hiking pace of ~2mph to Blanca Lake.

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Blanca Lake

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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