Hike Mount Sopris via Thomas Lakes Trail White River National Forest, CO

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This hike takes the standard route up to Mount Sopris, which uses the Thomas Lakes Trail. The entire trail is well-maintained, though rocky at times. We headed south along the Thomas Lakes trail, which initially follows an old forest road. The dirt road narrows into a trail and approaches the gorgeous Thomas Lakes. From here we could see Mount Sopris above, and continued south to pick up the trail leading along the northeast ridge of the peak. The trail continued along the talus slope, with sporadic tundra. The views from the summit are delightful.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Mount Sopris

12953 ft

1433 rise

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Starting along the Thomas Lakes Trail.

View southeast along Thomas Lakes Trail.

Mt. Sopris ahead.

An unexpected encounter. Sorry, friend.

Thomas Lakes ahead.

At Thomas Lakes, the western one.

Wrapping around Thomas Lakes, Mt. Sopris visible ahead.

Thomas Lakes (eastern one).

Continuing past Thomas Lakes on the way up Mt. Sopris.

Views back toward Thomas Lakes.

Mt. Sopris ahead.

View south toward Capitol Peak.

Continuing along the trail up to Mt. Sopris.

Looking back along the ridge, generally southeast.

Final push to the summit.

Another view generally southeast.

Final ridge to Mt. Sopris. No more photos after this because I ran out of battery.

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