This beautiful, 29-acre lake is one of the most popular destinations in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and part of the "Zirkel Circle," a loop that also encompasses 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.

Lisa

November 7, 2023

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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)

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Hike the difficult 10.7-mile Zirkel Circle loop to Gilpin and Gold Creek Lakes in Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Colorado, with 2349 feet of gain.

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Location: Routt County, Colorado, United States

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

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