Independence Lake, Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness
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Facts and practical information
Independence Lake is an alpine lake in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States, located high in the Sawatch Range in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness of White River National Forest. It is the source of the Roaring Fork River and is located south and over a pass from Lost Man Lake and north of Twining Peak. The lake is accessible via a trail from State Highway 82 west of Independence Pass. ()
Length: 1214 ftWidth: 475 ftElevation: 12497 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°8'37"N, 106°34'5"W
Day trips
Independence Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lost Man Lake, Mount Massive, Linkins Lake, Mount Oklahoma.