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South Fork Fryingpan #1922

This trail is an access to the national forest that is seldom used. It is a very wet area going through spruce/fir trees and follows the Fryingpan River. Due to vegetation there are no views of the surrounding areas.

General Information

South Fork Fryingpan Trail is within the Hunter Frying Pan Wilderness, please educate yourself about Wilderness Ethics and rules.* DOGS MUST BE LEASHED out of consideration for both other people and wildlife.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.237939

Longitude: -106.590302

Elevation

9100

Directions

Travel from Carbondale on Hwy 82 to Basalt. Travel 32 miles up the Fryingpan River road #105. Turn right at the Horseshoe Bend Guest Ranch road near Nast Lake. Parking is provided at the Granite Lakes trailhead just over the bridge. Walking east you will come to the guest ranch, turn right going past the lodge and out buildings, the trail is straight ahead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025