Granite Lakes

Basalt, CO

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Granite Lakes

Here's a long day hike to a pair of subalpine lakes in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness. This horse-killer trail leads up to a hanging valley high above the Fryingpan River to visit a pair of timberline lakes.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityBasalt
Length13 mi
Elevation Gain3,386 ft
Skill LevelModerate to Granite Creek junction; strenuous beyond
SeasonMid-July to mid-October
Trailhead Elevation8,700 ft
Top Elevation11,670 ft
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