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Petroleum Lake

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Petroleum Lake

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White River National Forest

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    July 17, 2023

    Hiking

    Behind the lake is the ridgeline for Petroleum Peak (the mountain after which the lake was named). The highest point on the ridge is the peak at 13,505 feet. Snow often sticks around all year in the couloirs of the ridge.

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    Petroleum and Anderson Lakes Trail

    6.73km

    02:14

    330m

    330m

    The Petroleum and Anderson Lakes Trail is a moderate 4.2-mile hike in White River National Forest, featuring two stunning alpine lakes.

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    Elevation 3,750 m

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    Location: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

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