American Lake Trail

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Mileage: 6 mi

Region: White River NF

Elev. Gain: 2,020 ft

When to Go: May—Oct

Avg. Time: 3.5 hr

Parking: Small unpaved lot

Type: Out + Back

Pass: None

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

39.072611, -106.803583

 

Know Before You Go:

  • Great hike to see golden aspens during autumn

  • Be careful ascending the rocky sections (middle of hike)

  • Check the weather as Colorado skies can change very quickly