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“A hike to wear out your boots !!”

This is a LONG hike to a beautiful lake in a pristine setting below Capitol Peak. If you have... read more

Reviewed 28 September 2015
cobrawillys
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detroit, mich
“Great fall colors”

This was a wonderful place to see the fall colors. Road up to the trail head was narrow and bumpy... read more

Reviewed 30 September 2014
Kay9040
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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  • Very good25%
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28 Sep 2015
“A hike to wear out your boots !!”
29 Sep 2014
“Great fall colors”
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Aspen, CO
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Reviewed 28 September 2015
A hike to wear out your boots !!

This is a LONG hike to a beautiful lake in a pristine setting below Capitol Peak. If you have there energy you can scramble up to the summit and traverse the highly exposed Knife Edge. This will test you legs as its around 15 miles...More

Thank cobrawillys
Reviewed 30 September 2014
Great fall colors

This was a wonderful place to see the fall colors. Road up to the trail head was narrow and bumpy, but I saw many sedans in the parking lot who had made it all the way to the top. Watch out for hikers and cows...More

Thank Kay9040
Reviewed 19 July 2013
Excellent, Long Day Hike

If you are looking for a good, long day hike near Aspen, the Capital Creek Trail to Capitol Lake will do it. 14+ miles (round trip) and 2500 feet of elevation gain take you to a lake above the tree line, and at the foot...More

Thank 10LeagueBoots
Reviewed 19 March 2012
Magnificent trail to high mountain lake

A long but very scenic day hike to beautiful Capitol Lake which is surrounded by mountains

Thank 65plus
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