Lake Charles is one of the most beautiful lakes within the Holy Cross Wilderness. You can end your hike here or continue to even more picturesque Mystic Island Lake, which is just another mile from here.

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1. Mystic Island Lake via Lake Charles Trail – Holy Cross Wilderness

16.5km

05:00

560m

Creek-side hike through wilderness to alpine Mystic Island Lake with its mysterious small island.

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2. Lake Charles via Ironedge Trail – Holy Cross Wilderness

16.2km

05:19

740m

730m

Ridge walk through Holy Cross Wilderness to pristine alpine lake surrounded by towering peaks.

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Elevation 3,370 m

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Location: Eagle County, Colorado, United States

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Lake Charles

1. Mystic Island Lake via Lake Charles Trail – Holy Cross Wilderness

2. Lake Charles via Ironedge Trail – Holy Cross Wilderness

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