Indian Peaks Wilderness: Devil’s Thumb Lake Trail

Nederland, CO

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Indian Peaks Wilderness: Devil’s Thumb Lake Trail

The hike to the Devil’s Thumb Lake is one of the classic hikes into Indian Peaks Wilderness. It is also one of the most popular, and often crowded, area hikes. This trail takes you into beautiful scenery that includes alpine meadows, mountain lakes, and views of snowcapped mountains. The hike is long and often wet, but full of waterfalls in late spring and early summer. The trail crosses gently sloping terrain interspersed with steep stretches.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityNederland
Length11 mi
Elevation Gain2,100 ft
Skill LevelDifficult
Duration5.5 hours
SeasonBest June - September
Trailhead Elevation9,100 ft
Top Elevation11,200 ft
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