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American Pass

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Please check local regulations for: Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area

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    1. Turkey Thief Lake – Sloan Lake loop from Ouray

    18.7km

    06:49

    1,180m

    1,190m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 22, 2023

    The climb out of the American Basin up to American Pass is steep and strenuous. Your reward is a great view over Turkey Thief Lake and the surrounding San Juan Mountains including Handies Peak, one of the 14,000ers.

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      Elevation 3,980 m

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      Location: San Juan County, Colorado, United States

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