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Colorado
9.1 mi
Distance
1,537 ft
Gain
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Inside White River National Forest
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Sawyer Lake
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Sawyer Lake is a 9.1-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Pikes Peak in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The route gains 1,537 feet of elevation, making it a moderately challenging day hike suitable for hikers with some experience. The trail is managed by the Pikes Peak Ranger District of Pike-San Isabel National Forest. Beginning from the trailhead, hikers will ascend through forest terrain as they work toward Sawyer Lake. The elevation gain is distributed across the route, providing steady climbing throughout the hike. As an out-and-back trail, hikers will retrace the same path on the return journey. This format allows for flexible turnaround times and distances depending on your fitness level and schedule. The full 9.1 miles represents the complete round trip distance. The area offers access to the natural landscapes of the Pikes Peak region. With nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain over the course of the hike, this trail provides good exercise while traversing Pike-San Isabel National Forest.
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