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Colorado

Lake Nanita Trail

3.0 mi

Distance

1,200 ft

Gain

2h 6m

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.0 mi
Elevation gain
1,200 ft
Highest point
10,400 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Lake Nanita Trail is a 2.96-mile route in Colorado with 1,200 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 10,400 feet and follows SAC T2 difficulty rating.

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