Located between Basalt and Leadville, Colorado, the Fryingpan Lakes are nestled at the foothills of several two 13,000 foot peaks (Mount Oklahoma and Deer Mountain) and a 14er (Mount Massive). The lakes themselves are a little over 11,000 feet high. The lakes are often fished, but most people stop at the first lake (making the upper two lakes more private).

Matthew

July 12, 2023

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Located between Basalt and Leadville, Colorado, the Fryingpan Lakes are nestled at the foothills of several two 13,000 foot peaks (Mount Oklahoma and Deer Mountain) and a 14er (Mount Massive). …

Matthew

December 15, 2023

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1. Fryingpan Lakes Trail

12.8km

03:41

320m

Hike the moderate Fryingpan Lakes Trail for 8.0 miles (12.8 km) through the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness to reach scenic alpine lakes.

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