Frozen Lake

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0.8 mile 1.2 kilometer point to point
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 643' 196 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 11,623' 3,543 m
Low: 10,980' 3,347 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 16% (9°)
Max Grade: 34% (19°)

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“This unmaintained route reaches the remote Frozen Lake.”

— Megan W

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From the junction with the Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail, head south initially, crossing a couple streams that feed Black Lake. The trail turns southwest in the hills above Black Lake before covering steeper ground on the ascent to Frozen Lake. This trail ends on the eastern side of Frozen Lake. This pretty bowl surrounded by rocky slabs holds the petite Frozen Lake in its grasp. Great views of Spearhead and front of Chiefs Head.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Aug 19, 2018

Sep 17, 2017

No trail. ended up at Green Lake. spectacular.

Oct 13, 2015

Alex Gugel

bear lake, mills lake, black lake, frozen lake, rocky mountain national park 13.5mi — 8h 47m

Jul 13, 2013

Bethany Carmellini

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4.0 from 3 votes

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Frozen Lake

Frozen Lake from the approach to Spearhead.

Frozen Lake from the approach to Spearhead.

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