Burning Bear Trail and Abyss Lake Trail share the same trailhead. Burning Bear is completely in Pike National Forest, while Abyss Lake heads into the Mount Evans Wilderness. There are different rules of travel for these two areas, and there is signage at the trailhead explaining the different rules for the different recreational areas.

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November 19, 2023

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1. Abyss Lake Trail

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Jogging the difficult Abyss Lake Trail offers a 16.7-mile alpine challenge with 3076 feet of gain, leading to a stunning glacial lake.

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Location: Park County, Colorado, United States

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