Anderson Lake sits at the base of Anderson Peak (13,631 feet). The bowl at the bottom of the basin is filled entirely by snowmelt and makes up the lake. This is the smaller of the two lakes in the area (the larger is Petroleum).

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December 18, 2023

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1. Anderson Lake Trail & Petroleum Lake Trail — White River National Forest

6.73km

02:14

330m

Alpine adventure to two pristine lakes nestled beneath dramatic peaks in Colorado's high country.

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Location: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

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1. Anderson Lake Trail & Petroleum Lake Trail — White River National Forest

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