Fryingpan Lakes
A day hike to the Fryingpan Lakes, or a longer wilderness route to the Continental Divide. This trail follows the upper valley of the Fryingpan River, bordered by the towering crags of the Continental Divide. The path is maintained only as far as the lower lake; the old trail that passes the upper lake and continues up the valley to a pass above the North Fork of Lake Creek is primitive and requires some route-finding skill to follow.
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Directions to: Fryingpan Lakes
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Basalt |
| Length | 14 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 2,490 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate to Fryingpan Lakes; moderately strenuous beyond |
| Season | Late June to mid-October (Fryingpan Lakes); mid-July to mid-October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 9,800 ft |
| Top Elevation | 12,450 ft |
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