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Lion Lakes and Snowbank Lake

Backpacking2 days13.2 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Wild Basin Trailhead
2.7 mi • 1,000 ft gain
North St. Vrain Campsite
10.6 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Wild Basin Trailhead
Driving directions

How to get a permit

This trip requires a Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

May
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Trips starting between May 1 and October 31

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead
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Release
Mar 1 at 8 AM MST Passed
2nd option

In-person reservations

Opens day of
Unclaimed permits only

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Starting AreaWild Basin
1st Night CampsiteNorth St. Vrain or Siskin
Entry PointWild Basin
Exit PointWild Basin

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