The Hidden Lakes Loop in Caribou Wilderness proved to be a super easy and relaxing one-night backpacking trip. This would be a great route to do with kids, or a first-time backpacker, as the distances are reasonable, the trail is mellow without being flat and boring, and there are spacious, well established campsites around many of the lakes.
One of the Hidden LakesAnd did I mention that it was really pretty and serene? The pin-drop silence in the middle of the night was amazing; just what we needed after a busy few weeks at work!
| Posey Lake | Hidden Lakes Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 5.3km one way from the Hay Meadow Trailhead |
12.3km loop from the Hay Meadow Trailhead |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Scenery | Nice, 6/10 | Nicer, 7/10 |
| Elevation | ~1900m | ~2100m |
| Elevation Gain | ~50m | ~200m |
