34.1 mi
Distance
5,407 ft
Elev. Gain
13h 6m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Independence Pass is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lake County, Colorado. It is 34 miles long and gains 5,407 feet. The nearest town is Twin Lakes, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,831 ft |
| High point | 16.6 mi | 3,693 ft |
| End | 34.0 mi | 2,455 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twin Lakes, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Lake County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 39.0985, -106.3834
1.2 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 39.0974, -106.3760
1.2 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 39.0969, -106.3744
1.2 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 39.0968, -106.3739
1.2 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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White Star
1.3 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
Twin Lakes, CO
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Dispersed Site near 39.0975, -106.3750
1.3 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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