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Little Echo Lake is located at an elevation of 11,200 feet off the side of the Ute Trail in the James Peak Wilderness. The picturesque lake can be added on to other trail in the area or used as a destination of its own. There are some camping spots around the lake. Keep LNT principles in mind when planning backcountry trips in the wilderness.

To get to the final lake, Upper Crater Lake, the trail in nonexistent, but the best route to take is to traverse right—going left will lead you to marshy water holes and potentially wet boots. From here you can enjoy an alpine lagoon with wildflowers and mountain views.

This is the second, slightly higher, Forest Lake located at 10,852'. Much of the shore is rugged and obstructed in places, but is still accessible by trail. Its size and many contours afford privacy and space, even when crowded.

There is a stunning mountain lake located at the base of Beacon Peak. This lake is the lower of the two Forest Lakes at 10,664'.

Little Echo Lake is located at an elevation of 11,200 feet off the side of the Ute Trail in the James Peak Wilderness. The picturesque lake can be added on to other hikes in the area or used as a hike of its own. There are some camping spots around the lake, but keep LNT principles in mind when planning backcountry trips in the wilderness.