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Saguache Ranger District

Quick Facts

San Isabel Lake Trail

Beginning Elevation:	12,100 Feet (3771.8 Meters)
Difficulty:	More Difficult
Elevation Gain:	200 Feet (62.3 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	11,900 Feet (3709.5 Meters) Ends at junction with North Fork Crestone Trail #747.
Length, One-way:	1.0 Miles (1.67 Kilometers)
Trail Number:	857
Usage:	Heavy
USGS Maps:	Electric Peak

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

The trail serves as a loop to San Isabel Lake from the North Fork Crestone Trail. It has numerous steep switchbacks. The main attraction is San Isabel Lake for fishing and camping.

Directions from North Fork Crestone Trail: Via North Fork Crestone Trail #747.

Directions from San Isabel Trail: Via San Isabel Trail #858

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: May through September .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	San Isabel Lake	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	San Isabel Lake	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	San Isabel Lake Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Numerous steep switchbacks	Yes

Related Activities

North Crestone Creek Campground - North Crestone Campground is in the narrow valley of North Crestone Creek at the base of Sangre de Cristo Range.

North Crestone Creek Trail - The trail offers excellent possibilities for extended backpacking or just a good day hike from the campground. Attractions are fishing the creek and lake, excellent scenery, waterfalls and opportunity to see bighorn sheep and occasionally bear.

North Crestone Loop Trail - The trail exists as a connector between Comanche Lake and the North Crestone drainage. The trail offers spectacular viewing near Phantom Terrace.

North Fork Crestone Trail - The trail is in good condition and offers numerous possibilities for circuit routes with other trails lasting from 2 days to a week. This route is a photographer's dream.

San Isabel Trail - The trail follows San Isabel Creek through stands of aspen and fir to its junction with the lake trail. Attractions are fishing in the creek and lake, access to other alpine trails and lakes, and big game.