At a Glance
Difficulty
Strenuous
Distance (one-way)
4.9 miles
Elevation
10,024 ft
Elevation Gain
N/A
Trailhead
Wild Basin TH
Park Area
Wild Basin
Side of Divide
East
Coordinates
40.1991°N, 105.6321°W
Wild Basin

Ouzel Lake

Named for the water ouzel bird

Ouzel Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park

About Ouzel Lake

Ouzel Lake sits at 10,024 feet in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Named for the water ouzel bird.

The hike from Wild Basin TH covers 4.9 miles one-way on a strenuous trail requiring good fitness and navigation. This lake sits on the east side of the Continental Divide.

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