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Review:
Ice Lake Trail is located in the Silverton basecamp of the San Juan National Forest. It is one of the most popular hikes in the area, traveling to two beautiful lakes, passing through several waterfalls, and traversing wildflower-filled meadows. The trail’s two lakes are the prominent features of the hike. It’s a 7-mile roundtrip expedition to Ice Lake and an 8.4-mile trek to Island Lake. The elevation increases by a little over 2,500 on the way to each lake, making for moderate to strenuous levels of difficulty. Upon reaching the Lower Ice Lakes Basin, visitors will be mesmerized by the picturesque views of Vermillion Peak, Pilot Knob, Fuller, and Golden Horn.
15 Burnett Court, Durango, Colorado, Phone: 970-247-4874
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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