Isolation - Ogalalla - Copeland
Date: 08/17/2022
Partners: Dan Rosebosky
Trailhead: Wild Basin
Summits:Isolation, Ogalalla, Copeland
Distance: 21.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 7500ft
Duration: 12hrs
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A long day (although not by Dan's standards) with fantastic views on relatively gentle terrain. This hike exceeded expectations and was a great way to wrap up the Front Range 13ers.
Isolation 14ers.com Page
Ogalalla 14ers.com Page
Copeland 14ers.com Page
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21.2m - 7500ft - 12hrs
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There was a nice trail for the first 6+ miles to Bluebird Lake
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Morning light on the wildflowers that are still going off in mid August.
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Bluebird Lake and Ouzel Peak
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Mahana Peak's eastern flanks
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Isolation comes into view. One of the cookies in my pack weighed more than everything Dan was carrying.
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Approaching Isolation (left)
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Ogalalla (top center) 2.3 miles from Isolation
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Longs and Meeker through the Isolation-Mahana saddle
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Pipit Lake and Copeland (right) on the way to Ouzel
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Copeland and Junco Lake from Ouzel
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Ogalalla in the sights but still a ways off
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Copeland's towering west ridge
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Elk Tooth and Cony Lake
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Approaching Ogalalla
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Ogalalla summit with Longs and company in the distance
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Indian Peaks to the south from Ogalalla summit
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We dropped a gully before hopping on Copeland's west ridge. Fairly large rocks EASILY came loose in here.Try to proactively knock down the loose stuff while it is still below you.
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Dan on Copeland's west ridge. Summit above
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Alice(L) and McHenrys(R)
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L2R: Pagoda, Longs and Meeker. These northerly views dominated the day
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Ogalalla and Cony Lake from Copeland
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Heading east off of Copeland's summit. Look for grass patches to ease the descent
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PANO L2R: Alice, Powell, McHenrys, Chief's Head, Pagoda, Longs, Meeker
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Copeland's bushwhack below treeline was mild+ with a bit of log hopping
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Ouzel Lake
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The cold water felt great on my bare feet before the 5 mile hike out on the trail
