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 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 …
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.