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River in Colorado, US

Fryingpan River

Tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir — 20-inch trout routine on Mysis shrimp.

Where on earth

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Region
Colorado, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Rocky Mountain (2,200 m)
Best season
May – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Rocky Mountain (2,200 m)
  • Best season: May – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir — 20-inch trout routine on Mysis shrimp.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: May – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Rocky Mountain (2,200 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Rocky Mountain (2,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Fryingpan River trip tools

Popular pursuits at Fryingpan River

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Fishing

    Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.

  • Mountaineering

    Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.

Animals around Fryingpan River

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Last verified: 1970-01-01