This beautiful, 29-acre lake is one of the most popular destinations in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and is part of the famous "Zirkel Circle," a loop that also includes Gold Creek Lake. The trail itself is heavily forested for much of its length and, although you may not get much solitude here, the beauty is worth braving some crowds for.

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1. Gilpin Lake and Gold Creek Lake loop (Zirkel Circle) — Mount Zirkel Wilderness

17.2km

05:26

720m

Wilderness loop connecting two pristine alpine lakes with Continental Divide views and wildflower meadows.

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Elevation 3,150 m

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Location: Routt County, Colorado, United States

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1. Gilpin Lake and Gold Creek Lake loop (Zirkel Circle) — Mount Zirkel Wilderness

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