Lake Peak via Winsor Trail and Skyline Trail
3.0 mi
Distance
1 hrs 13 min
Time
terrain
2,024 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate to difficult one way trail culminating in the summit of Lake Peak, as well as Deception Peak. Featuring sweeping views and old forest serenity
Getting Started
Park at the Winsor trailhead, located in the Ski Santa Fe main lot (Aspen Basin campground area) . Parking can be crowded on weekends.
Taking Children
This is a moderate to difficult trail that does include steep dropoffs and unstable trail near Lake Peak. Total elevation gain is about 2,600 ft and requires continuous steep hiking at times. Trail quality overall is very good. If the summit is out of reach, excellent views can still be had.
This is an alternate route for Winsor Trail.
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Public Tracks
Hike Lake Peak via Ravens Ridge
True distance one way distance is approx 3.25mi.
From Deception Peak to Lake Peak it is not necessary to take the strict ridgeline top route. Instead at Deception Peak descend slightly to the right and proceed just below the ridgeline to make Lake Peak summit from the farside (North side). This minimizes scrambling.
