James Peak – Heart Lake loop from CPDS050 West Portal Mp 50.1

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United States

Colorado

Gilpin County

James Peak – Heart Lake loop from CPDS050 West Portal Mp 50.1

Hard

4.8

(7215)

15,404

runners

James Peak – Heart Lake loop from CPDS050 West Portal Mp 50.1

04:07

22.0km

1,240m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

James Peak Wilderness

Roosevelt National Forest

Arapaho National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.1 km

James Peak Wilderness

Nature Reserve

10.6 km

James Peak

Highlight • Summit

James Peak is a 13,294-foot summit in the James Peak Wilderness. The Ute Trail and James Peak trail carry you to the ridge, which is steep at times but never …

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14.6 km

Heart Lake

Highlight • Lake

Heart Lake, located within James Peak Wilderness, is a alpine lake above the tree line. You follow a stream to get here and moose are very prevalent in the area!

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15.3 km

Rogers Pass Lake rests up above 11,000 feet and features rocky ridgeline views as its backdrop. The trails leading up to the alpine reservoir are known for their wildflowers in the spring and summer months.

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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

637 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km