Highlight • Lake
South Zapata Lake
Hiking
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
Tips
maniboyflex
August 30, 2023
Hiking
South Zapata Lake rests between rocky mountain formations, providing beautiful views of green water contrasting with the mountains. As most of the people go only to Zapata Falls, this hike is often considerably less busy than the short hike to the falls.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near South Zapata Lake
13
hikers
14.8km
05:18
900m
900m
Hike the difficult 9.2-mile South Zapata Lake Trail in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness to a pristine alpine lake with views of Great Sand Dunes.
Hard
Details
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Elevation 3,630 m
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