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Surprise Lake

based on 34 tracks & routes #22 hike out of 642 in
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6.9 mi
Distance
3 hrs 32 min
Time
terrain
1,841 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail to Surprise Lake in Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

This trail goes by Lower Cataract Lake.

This is an alternate route for Upper Cataract Lake via Surprise Lake Trail and Upper Cataract Trail.


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