2-Day, 1-Night Backpacking Itinerary to Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes:
Looking for a shorter trip with huge view payoffs well look no further! This out and back two-days one-night backpacking trip is great if you are strapped for time but want to see some beautiful alpine lakes!
Trek Specs:
Type Of Route: Out and Back
Total Mileage: ~14 miles
Total Elevation Gain: ~2,600ft
Are Permits Required: Yes
Day 1: Taggart Lake Trailhead to Surprise Lake.
- Distance: ~7 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~3,399ft
- Via Taggart Lake Trail>Bradley Lake Trail>Valley Trail>Garnet Canyon Trail>Surprise/Amphitheater Lakes Trail
Day 2: Surprise/Amphitheater Lakes to Taggart Lake Trailhead.
- Distance: ~7 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~240ft
- Via Surprise/Amphitheater Lakes Trail>Garnet Canyon Trail>Valley Trail>Bradley Lake Trail>Taggart Lake Trail
