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The Top 20 Lakes in the Sawatch Range
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Sawatch Range? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. …
Last updated: September 14, 2025
The Hanging Lake trail is a 1.2 mile backcountry hike. It is steep, rigorous and rocky, but rewards you with beautiful scenery and scenic waterfalls.
As the lake has become …
As the lake has become …
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Turqoise Lake is an 1,800-acre alpine lake five miles outside Leadville. Named for the turquoise mine that was once there, it's now a recreational destination. The land surrounding Turquoise Lake …
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There are actually quite a few alpine lakes in the Holy Cross Wilderness, but the West Tennessee Lakes are some of the least visited. They are a beautiful collection of …
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The first half of the Turquoise Lake Trail passes by multiple USFS campgrounds, fishing areas, boat ramps, public beaches, picnic spots, and viewing areas. There is a separate singletrack trail …
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At the base of Mount Oklahoma, the trail to the two North Halfmoon Lakes is one of the most peaceful and least populated trails in the Mount Massive Wilderness. Many …
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Hayden Meadows is a heavily used Forest Service area. There are restrooms next to the parking lot and signage posted at the trailhead. The area is known for its trout …
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Located between Basalt and Leadville, Colorado, the Fryingpan Lakes are nestled at the foothills of several two 13,000 foot peaks (Mount Oklahoma and Deer Mountain) and a 14er (Mount Massive). …
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Clohesy Lake is one of the lesser visited alpine lakes in the San Isabel National Forest. Right on the Collegiate Wilderness Boundary, Clohesy Lake is fed entirely by snowmelt and …
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The Colorado Trail climbs over a moderate ridge on its way from Twin Lakes to Clear Creek. On the southern side of the ridge, there are open views of Clear …
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May Queen Campground serves as the western terminus of Turquoise Lake Trail. There is river/lake beach access from the campground parking area, and you can even walk out onto the …
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