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Helms Lake via Abyss Lake Trail 602

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11.5 mi
Distance
6 hrs 14 min
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terrain
2,119 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail to Helms Lake in Pike National Forest.

This trail goes by Site 2, Site 1, Site 4, Site 5, Site 6, Site 3, and Site 7.

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donmetzphotography 3 years, 10 months ago
Helm Lake via Abyss Trail
Jen. Done 6/27/2020 Lots of Aspen groves. Would be awesome overnight trip. Must go back in fall
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