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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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    5.0
    4 reviews
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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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