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Emerald Lake

based on 4 tracks & routes #43 hike out of 110 in
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5.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 36 min
Time
terrain
1,217 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Emerald Lake in San Juan National Forest.

This trail goes by Lime Mesa and Ruby Lake.

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    1 year, 9 months ago
    7/7/22: Hiked 0.7 mile manway down from Ruby Lake to Emerald Lake (1/2 hr.). Set up camp then fished. Clear skies, cutthroat trout, wild flowers and conversations with an outfitter & his clients. Priceless!
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Gavin Tweedie 7 years, 10 months ago

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