Proposed backpack trip (Aug 27-30)
USGS Quads: Mt. Powell, Willow Lakes

Thu Aug 27: dinner and overnight at cabin

Fri Aug 28: 7:00 AM Taxi pickup at cabin, dropoff at Blue Lake on Elliott Ridge (~10,500')
camp at Climber's Lake at headwaters of Cataract Creek (~11,400')

Sat Aug 29: Summit Mt. Powell at ~13,500'(optional) and return to camp.

Sun Aug 30: Hike over pass (~12,200') and down to Piney Lake on Vail side. Taxi ride to cabin. Picnic supper.

Return to Denver Sunday or Monday

---

KEY: Red arrows=taxis; Green Arrows=hiking