Trappers Lake, aka “Cradle of Wilderness”, in the Flat Tops Wilderness. May 1, 2014 by Matt ThomasTrappers Lake, aka “Cradle of Wilderness”, in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Flat Tops Trail About Matt Thomas Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase his home state of Colorado. His favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State. Previous Post:Flat Tops Trail Byway – Yampa-Meeker