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FRYING PAN LAKES #1921

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Trail: Frying Pan Lakes #1921

Region: Frying Pan River Valley

Difficulty: moderate

Description: Beginning at Nast (Horseshoe Bend), the trail is a fairly easy climb and parallels the Fryingpan River for nine miles until it reaches the lakes. The trail may be shortened by taking road #505 and hiking the remaining four miles. This trail passes in and out of conifer forests and high meadows. There is a stream crossing about 2 1/2 miles before the lakes.

Directions: From Basalt, travel 32 miles up Frying Pan River. When pavement ends, take a right on Road 505 until it dead-ends. The trailhead is above a water diversion structure.

Map: USGS Mount Champion, Nast

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