Wild Basin Trailhead
The strenuous, 6-mile trail to Bluebird Lake begins at the Wild Basin Trailhead.
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Wild Basin Trailhead Details
The strenuous, 6-mile trail to Bluebird Lake begins at the Wild Basin Trailhead. Along the way is Ouzel Falls, a moderate 2.7-mile hike. Look for ouzels, or dipper birds, diving into the river to catch insects and small fish.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
East Side
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wild Basin Trailhead
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Wild Basin Trailhead
The strenuous, 6-mile trail to Bluebird Lake begins at the Wild Basin Trailhead.
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Cascade Falls
This gorgeous trail leads through mixed evergreen forest marked by tall stands of lodgepole pines.
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Thunder Lake
This popular lake requires a good deal of effort to reach, but the scenery around the lake is well worth it.
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Ouzel Falls
Named for the small brown bird that plays in cold mountain lakes as it fishes for small insects.
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Calypso Cascades
This pretty trail, named for the native Calypso orchid, a small, pink flower that blooms in mid-July.
