Colorado · Hiking · Flat Tops Wilderness

Oyster Lake

11.5 mi
round trip
1,635 ft
climb
10,602 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Oyster Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, part of the Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail runs about 11.5 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,635 feet, from a low point of 8,483 feet to a high of 10,602 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. That makes it a good fit for riders on foot or horseback, and the wilderness setting adds to the sense of a backcountry outing. For a base, Marvine Campground and East Marvine Campground sit about 6 miles away, and Crooks Park is roughly 2 miles off. Paddlers can head to Marvine Creek, also about 6 miles away.