This lake can be reached via its homonym trail from Crag Crest, which makes for quite a scenic hike as you go up and down the crest. However, may people, especially those going fishing, will reach the lake by car by taking Forest Service Road 257. For that reason, the western part of the lake is usually a bit quieter.

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1. Crag Crest National Recreation Trail

12.5km

04:28

400m

The Crag Crest National Recreation Trail offers a moderate 7.8-mile journey along the dramatic, exposed spine of the Grand Mesa, rewarding hikers with continuously evolving terrain and unparalleled 360-degree panoramic …

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Location: Mesa County, Colorado, United States

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Cottonwood Lake #1

1. Crag Crest National Recreation Trail

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