Cave Basin Trail Route Guide
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Route Description for Cave Basin Trail
Even though it can be a bit tricky to navigate in certain places, the Cave Basin Trail is a wonderfully scenic route to set out on if you are looking to take in the natural beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Keep an eye out for the cairns along the trail and you should make it to the viewpoint over Dollar lake with no issue!
Setting out from the trailhead, you will head to the northeast and begin immediately climbing uphill alongside the banks of South Bear Creek. Here, you will pass through a mixture of open meadows and forests, taking in the views of the surrounding trees and mountains as you continue on to the northeast.
After working your way through some fairly rugged terrain, you will eventually arrive at a scenic vantage point overlooking the blue waters of Dollar Lake below. Take some time here to relax and appreciate the beautiful Colorado scenery, before heading back along the same route for the return to the trailhead.
Getting to the Cave Basin Trail Trailhead
The Cave Basin Trailhead can be found along Middle Mountain Road, just 10.3mi northeast of the Vallecito Reservoir.Route Information for Cave Basin Trail
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
July-October
Pets allowed:
Yes
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
Cave Basin Trail Elevation Graph
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