Independence Lake, Sawatch Range, Pitkin County, Colorado

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     High temperatures at Independence Lake throughout the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while Independence Lake night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. This lake is so wonderful. There are some splendid whitewater spots on Lake Creek, and camping is available at Portal Campground. Not much precipitation falls here  
   at Independence Lake; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February.
This lake is so wonderful. Camping at Lost Man Campground is always a great experience, and striking scenery and great skiing is what you acquire at Aspen Mountain. These mountains rock, just explore all the amusing stuff to do in the Sawatch Range. This is a tremendous neighborhood for folks who like lakes. Blue Lake is a lake close by, and on a perfect
 
               day you can take a hike along the Highline Trail. Independence Lake in fact is in the middle of a delightful outdoors paradise. After a long day outdoors VillaHotel Bears Creek is a delightful place to spend a night or two; the peak of Geissler Mountain can be seen from Independence Lake.
You clearly must love the Sawatch Range. If the weather is good here at Independence Lake, you can go for a hike along the Sawyer Lake Trail, and The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company is a tremendous place to get some rest. There's whitewater on Roaring Fork for all you adrenaline junkies, and going for a hike along the Mount Massive Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Nearby lakes? Sure, Lost Man Lake is close to Independence Lake.
The Sawatch Range scenery is always beautiful. Independence Pass is near Independence Lake and is without doubt a great place to take a look at; what would winter be without some skiing at Aspen Highlands.

 
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Current weather conditions at Independence Lake, Sawatch Range, Pitkin County, Colorado
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Local climate location: MEREDITH 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1425
Longitude: -106.5692

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These outdoors activities are available near Independence Lake.
 Hotels Near Independence Lake:
The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen, 13 miles away
VillaHotel Bears Creek, Aspen, 17 miles away
VillaHotel La Niche, Aspen, 17 miles away
Chateau Roaring Fork by ResortQuest, Aspen, 17 miles away
Chateau Eau Claire by ResortQuest, Aspen, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Independence Lake:
Lost Man Campground, Pitkin County, 4 miles away
Portal Campground, Pitkin County, 5 miles away
Upper Grottos Campground, Pitkin County, 8 miles away
Lincoln Gulch Campground, Pitkin County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Independence Lake:
Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 16 miles away
      3635 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 16 miles away
      3267 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado, 16 miles away
      2030 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Independence Lake:
Lake Creek, Lake CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class V+ - 3.2 miles long (Weller Lake to Difficult Campground)
Fryingpan River, Eagle CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper)
 National Parks Near Independence Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 37 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 37 miles away
 Trails Near Independence Lake:
Mount Massive Trail, Lake County, 8 miles away
Sawyer Lake Trail, Pitkin County, 9 miles away
Highline Trail, Lake County, 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Independence Lake:
Lost Man Lake, Pitkin CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Blue Lake, Lake CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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