Chasm Lake Hike

Sitting directly beneath the classic 14’er Longs Peak, Chasm Lake is one of Colorado’s most iconic alpine lakes.

Allow 2–4 hours to reach Chasm Meadow. From the meadow, follow a trail that heads west, and scramble up a break in the rocks to reach the lake. When snow lingers, ascend and descend carefully – do not slide. Until mid-July, a steep snowfield also covers the trail before the meadow. Use extreme caution when crossing. In early summer, blue columbine graces the rocky ledges near Columbine Falls, which spill over the cliffs below Chasm Meadows. From there, the stream flows into Peacock Pool, visible below the trail.