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Snowmass Lake via North Fork Crystal River route map
ExpertOut and Back
Colorado

Snowmass Lake via North Fork Crystal River

Carbondale, Colorado

13.6 mi

Distance

5,095 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 43m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Snowmass Lake via North Fork Crystal River trail is a challenging 13.6-mile out-and-back trail located near Carbondale, Colorado. It features a significant elevation gain of 5,095 feet, reaching a maximum altitude of 3,789 meters (12,431 feet). This expert-level trail begins in a dirt surface terrain and winds through the rugged wilderness of Colorado's Elk Mountains. The path is known for its steep and demanding sections, making it suitable for experienced hikers looking to explore the pristine high-altitude environment.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,958 ft
Max:3,789 ft
1,553 ft
1,553 ft
2,958 ft3,235 ft3,512 ft3,789 ft0.0 mi3.4 mi6.8 mi10.2 mi13.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

forest settingalpine views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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