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Thomas Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located on the east side of Mt. Sopris. At roughly 13,000 feet in elevation, this lake has clear blue waters and great camping on the shores.

This is a great destination weather you are backpacking or doing an ambitious day hike here. Once you finish your trek, you can enjoy the breathtaking mountain views and pristine water this lake has to offer.

Grizzly Lake is a wonderful high-alpine lake located in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. There are plenty of wildflowers and after the hard climb up to this lake, you can take a swim to cool off.

Avalanche Lake is a nice alpine lake located deep in the Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness. Being relatively far from a town, it is a great place to see some wildlife and escape the more crowded areas such as Capitol Peak.

Thomas Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located on the east side of Mt. Sopris.At roughly 13,000 feet in elevation, this lake has clear blue waters and great camping on the shores. Mountain bikers are not to pass the first lake and enter the wilderness beyond.

Located at 11,200 feet, Conundrum Hot Springs is a natural set of hot springs with incredible views of the surrounding Aspen wilderness. There are several pools of varying sizes and the temperature averages 100° F in the larger pools. Conundrum Hot Springs has transitioned to a permit-only system, requiring all overnight users to purchase and carry a permit when staying above Silver Dollar Pond.

Located between Basalt and Leadville, Colorado, the Fryingpan Lakes are nestled at the foothills of several two 13,000 foot peaks (Mount Oklahoma and Deer Mountain) and a 14er (Mount Massive). The lakes themselves are a little over 11,000 feet high. The lakes are often fished, but most people stop at the first lake (making the upper two lakes more private).

A stunning lake system in the White River National Forest, Thomas Lakes is an ideal spot to cool off during a hike and maybe enjoy a picnic.