Comanche Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in San Isabel National Forest. The trail to the lake is short, but can be rocky and steep; hiking poles are recommended to get down from the lake. Coming from Venable trail, you need to cross Phantom Terrace, a small ledge that connects the Comanche trail to Venable trail, this part seems to be more sketchy than it really is, you just need to have caution. The trail is better experienced between May and October due to snow and muddy conditions.

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1. Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

23.5km

08:16

1,390m

Alpine lakes, waterfalls, and thrilling Phantom Terrace ridge walk through Colorado's Sangre de Cristo peaks.

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2. North Fork Crestone Trail to Comanche Lake — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

26.6km

09:19

1,550m

Wilderness trail through aspen groves and alpine cirques to pristine Comanche Lake beneath towering peaks.

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Elevation 3,560 m

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Location: Custer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

2. North Fork Crestone Trail to Comanche Lake — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

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