| The American Lake Trail #1985 is a strenuous day hike, or a short backpack, located in the White River National Forest. The trail is 3.2 miles long with a starting elevation of 9,400 feet (2930.2 meters) and ending at 11,365 feet (3542.7 meters). It rises steeply; switch backing for about 1-1.5 miles before reaching spruce trees where the trail levels a bit. Continue to a large meadow, stay along the lower side of the meadow, turning southward, and reenter the forest. The trail rises gently, approximately a .5 of a mile before the lake; the trail crosses a rock slide area. The trail is 3.2 miles long and is rated difficult, with heavy usage. Horses are permitted on this trail. |
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