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Shoestring Lake Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Northwest Rockies
  4. …Steamboat Springs
  5. Buffalo Pass
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“This is an easy trail passing near multiple lakes through forest and marshes. ”

Melissa Knesal
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Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

10,360' 3,158 m

High

9,999' 3,048 m

Low

58' 18 m

Up

366' 112 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Fishing · Lake · Wildflowers

Trail is unmarked at many locations. High clearance vehicle recommended.

Need to Know

A single pit toilet is available near the trailhead.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest - Hanhs Peak Bears Ears District Office

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Melissa Knesal
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#1,613

in Colorado

#19,458

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Whale Lake
Jul 25, 2022 near Steambo…, CO

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