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Colorado
2.2 mi
Distance
623 ft
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Inside White River National Forest
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Anderson Lake
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Anderson Lake Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back hike located in Colorado near Colorado Springs, managed by Pike-San Isabel National Forest's South Park Ranger District. The trail gains 623 feet in elevation, making it a moderate option for hikers seeking a relatively short outing with steady climbing. The out-and-back format means hikers will cover approximately 1.1 miles to reach Anderson Lake before retracing the same route. This trail structure allows visitors to turn back at their preferred point if desired. As part of the Pike-San Isabel National Forest system, the trail is maintained by the South Park Ranger District. This area of south-central Colorado offers access to subalpine ecosystems and alpine scenery typical of the Front Range region. Anderson Lake Trail is suitable for hikers looking for a half-day adventure with modest elevation gain. The combination of distance and elevation gain makes this hike accessible to a broad range of fitness levels while still providing meaningful mountain experience.
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