Middle Frisco Trail
Middle Frisco Trail follows sparkling, gurgling Middle San Francisco Creek and its tributaries up to Frisco Lakes. Starting among stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, the trail slowly gains elevation, eventually switchbacking up to a nice spruce-fir forest and subalpine meadows. Wildflowers are abundant along the trail in July. Keep an eye open for elk and cattle. Near the upper lake, there is an ancient bristlecone pine forest. The lower part of the trail is fantastic when the aspen are golden yellow and orange. The lakes are snuggled in high basins between Bennett Peak and Pintada Mountain.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Del Norte |
| Length | 12.4 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 2,500 ft |
| Skill Level | Difficult |
| Duration | 6 - 8.5 hours |
| Season | Best from mid-June to mid-October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 9,000 ft |
| Top Elevation | 11,500 ft |
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