Boulder Creek Basin | Eagles Nest Wilderness
July 2020
The Gore Range, known for its ruggedness, offers a less trodden path than other mountain ranges. Accessible via the Gore Range Trail from Rock Creek trailhead, the Boulder Creek Basin awaits. Traversing Boulder Lake and Upper Boulder Lake reveals a scenic landscape adorned with wildflowers and towering rock cliffs. Few venture into the upper basin, promising an authentic wilderness encounter. I savored a night above 12,000 feet before retracing my steps the next day.