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Distance
21 miles
Elevation Gain
2775 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Lake
Easy Parking
Wildflowers
Wildlife
Waterfall
Swimming Hole
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Added by Jeff Carlson
A beautiful hike that has amazing photographic opportunities.
Start out on the Phelps Creek Trail and hike in 6.5 miles to reach the head of Spider Meadows. Continue on up the trail to the the base of the Spider Snowfield around 6200 feet for even better views of the entire Phelps Basin. Follow the trail up the snowfield for .5 miles to the top of Spider Gap at 7100 feet where you'll catch your first views of Lyman Lakes. Drop down alongside the Lyman Glacier on a steep bootpath for 3.5 miles to reach the lakes. Jump in for some chilly alpine swimming during the summer, or simply enjoy the turquoise pools before turning around and heading back where you came.
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Rachel Davidson
10/3/2017
You have to see this place for yourself!
Like so many alpine lakes in this region, these photos don't do this place justice. Lyman Lakes is an awesome day hike and camping ...
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