This lake, Rawah #1, is the first that a backpacker may encounter on the Rawah Trail, but be prepared to go a distance. The trail is rated moderate to difficult as it nears the lakes nestled at the foot of the granite peaks. The Rawah Trail is 25 miles in length, and the Wilderness itself has 76 miles of trail. It’s not used as heavily as the trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, and the scenery is every bit as spectacular.
There are several nice loops along the trail that take you to many of the 26 lakes. If you have the required license, it’s a fisherman’s dream!
And, if your backpacking days, like mine, are long over, do what I do. Ride a horse!
