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Linkins Lake Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …White River National Forest
  5. Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness
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Length


0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers


387' 118 m

Ascent

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Descent

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

47%

Max Grade (25°)

12,019' 3,664 m

High

11,632' 3,545 m

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Shared By Anne Travels

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All Clear 55 days ago
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“A short but steep trail to an alpine lake & alpine views ”

— Anne Travels
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Features Lake · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly A short length and a lake at the end make this a good family hike.

No more than 15 people in a group. No campfires above treeline or camping within 100 feet of the lake.

Description

From the trailhead for the Lost Man Trail #1996, hike 0.1 miles to the trail split; turn left to access the Linkins Lake Trail.

The trail steepens, eventually switchbacking upward through gorgeous views of Lost Man Pass and the peaks surrounding the valley. After 0.6 miles, the trail arrives at Linkins Lake.

Contacts

Land Manager: White River National Forest - Maroon Bells

Aug 15, 2018: Cabin Lake Fire Emergency Closure Area expanded for public and firefighter safety; now includes BLM lands

Aug 11, 2018: Direct and aggressive suppression continues today on the Cabin Lake Fire

Aug 10, 2018: Wind event increases fire activity overnight, pushes Cabin Lake Fire over control lines

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Views toward Lost Man Pass from the Linkins Lake Trail
Views toward Lost Man Pass from the Linkins Lak…
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Exploring Linkins Lake
Exploring Linkins Lake
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