Hey MikeP

“MikeP
I am heading to the Flattops in a couple of weeks for a weeklong stay. Any must see recommendations not mentioned in your trip report from 07. I am planning on going up the White River from the south and basecamping in the vicinity of Big Marvine peak.I will dayhike from there.

HBH”

“hmmmm, let me take a look at my maps and give it some thought - thats a great area, anywhere you go will be good.”

“It has to be cooler than 105 degF so it will be good:)

I have no agenda other than getting there so any input will be welcome.”

“Marvine Lakes will be close. I think if I were to plan a trip back to Flattops, I'd do the South Fork Trail and make a loop of it starting from the west and follow South Fork back to the east to Budges Resort and then work North to Oyster Lake and then loop back. With a week to kill that'd be totally doable.

The Chinese Wall Trail would be worth taking a look at too.

You'll have a good trip for sure though. Lots of lakes in that area - i would think taht the southwestern portion of the area sees fewer visitors than the area I was in. The Trapper Lake area is popular with lots of user groups.”

“Thanks

We are starting at the Meadows on the South Fork trail close to Budges Resort. Oyster Lake and Pine Isle lake are both possible camp sites. I get the impression that there is alot of horse packing on those trails from the resort.
There will probably be a second trip at some point to hike on the east side.
So many place so little time.”