South Gap Lake – North Gap Lake loop from Medicine Bow Peak
South Gap Lake – North Gap Lake loop from Medicine Bow Peak
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South Gap Lake – North Gap Lake loop from Medicine Bow Peak
05:44
20.7km
370m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 26, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.43 km
South Gap Lake
Lake
2.68 km
South Gap Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
3.70 km
North Gap Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
5.73 km
Cutthroat Lake
Lake
16.8 km
Lost Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
20.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.1 km
1.44 km
148 m
Surfaces
13.6 km
5.65 km
1.51 km
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Elevation
Highest point (3,350 m)
Lowest point (3,220 m)
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