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Petroleum & Anderson Lake Trail in the Lincoln Creek Valley
Aspen, CO – Medium – 1.8 Miles – Hike, Run, Horseback Ride, Dog Friendly – Dirt
Petroleum & Anderson Lake Trail is an intermediate/moderate trail you can hike, run, and horseback ride that is dog friendly. This is a 1.8 mile dirt trail around Independence Pass (12,095 ft) near Aspen, CO.
To get to the trailhead from the North Star Nature Preserve in Aspen, travel 8 miles up Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) and turn right onto Lincoln Creek Road (FSR #106). Travel 9.7 miles, passing by Grizzly Reservoir, and the trailhead will be on your right.
Distances:
Trailhead to Anderson Lake (11,830 ft) – 1.2 Miles
Trailhead to Petroleum Lake (12,300 ft) – 1.8 Miles
More information about Petroleum & Anderson Lake Trail can be found at:
White River National Forest – Petroleum & Anderson Lake Trail #1991 (Hiking)
