IPW - Lake Xanadu
An off-the-radar lake below Mount Jasper in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Inspect the remains of a 1971 plane crash.
IPW restrictions for permits, parking, and entry vary by season and trailhead. Go here for current information.
From the Fourth of July Trailhead, follow the Arapaho Pass Trail for 1.2 miles, then go generally west off trail for 1.5 miles to unofficially named "Lake Xanadu." There are remains of a plane crash near the lake.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: July, August, September
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: B
- Length: 5.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- 11,584 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Boulder Ranger District (ARNF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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