Saturday, January 19, 2013

Top 10 Snowshoe HIkes - # 9

Echo Lake

Enjoy this easy flat route to a frozen lake surrounded by vast views of the peaks of the front range.

Getting there:  Take I 70 west to exit # 40 (Mt. Evans).  Take highway # 103 south about 19 mi. to Echo Lake Picnic Area or go 1 mi. more to Echo Lake Campground.  A loop can be done from either TH.

Trail:  Starting at the picnic area, go counter clockwise.  In .25 mi. is a sign for Chicago Lakes Trail, go straight.  Echo Lake Trail goes left.  Both trails have good photo ops.

Difficulty:  Easy

Skill level:  Novice

Elevation Gain:  50'

Contact:  Clear Creek Ranger District (303) 567-2901

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