The beginning of August 2021 we hiked to Linkins Lake. The trailhead is about two miles west of Independence Pass on CO Highway 82 which crosses the Sawatch (suh-watch) Mountains, home to some of Colorado’s highest peaks. There seems to be little agreement on the elevation gain over the .6 mile trail to the lake, but we walk up about 550 feet. Not to mention all the rocks, switchbacks, and gorgeous wildflowers! Come on along, but watch your step.
