Description: From the parking area, the trail begins to the left (west) of the Roaring Fork River.
This is the trailhead for the Lost Man Trail also. In 200 yards the trail forks, take the left to Linkins
Lake (the right goes to Lost Man). The trail ascends steeply to a glacial cirque containing the
lake. There are magnificent views of the Continental Divide.
Directions: From Aspen, drive 18.5 miles east on Hwy 82 to parking lot on left side (north side) before last switchback at top of Independence Pass.