Backpack to Island Lake

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Added by Nick Souvall

A long yet rewarding hike to many beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and mountain views. At Ice Lake you'll see some of the bluest water around, and at Island Lake, one of the most unique lake formations in Colorado.

From the Ice Lakes basin Trailhead, this 8 mile round trip trail with 3000 feet of elevation gain will bring you to the Ice Lakes Basin with an abundance of beautiful lakes, especially Island Lake and Ice Lake. We camped on a little shelf above Island Lake, but you can camp anywhere you find a nice spot. The views are endless so anywhere you camp is going to be great.

Pack List

Backpack
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Camera
Warm Clothes
Water/ Food

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Activities:

Backpacking, Camping, Chillin, Hiking, Photography, Swimming

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Trail Type:

Out-and-Back

Distance:

8 Miles

Elev. Gain:

3000 Feet

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Features:

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Lake

Scenic

Swimming Hole

Wildflowers

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