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Pitkin County Colorado Hiking Trails
American Lake Trail #1985
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White River National Forest
A moderately difficult day hike to a high mountain lake,
the 3.2 mile American Lake Trail receives heavy use and is rated
difficult. The trail rises steeply, switchbacking through the aspen for
about 1.5 miles before reaching a spruce forest. From this point to the
lake American Lake Trail levels with a few ascents of an easy to moderate
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| To reach American Lake Trail from
Aspen Colorado, travel west along Highway 82 for 0.5 to the Roundabout.
Travel around the Roundabout and turn right onto Castle Creek Road. Travel
10 miles to the Elk Mountain Lodge and turn right into the American Lake
parking lot, where the trail begins. |
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