The popular fishing holes of Willow Lakes draw more attention than the nearby Salmon Lake. Salmon Lake is a high alpine lake just north of Red Peak. The lake is beautiful any time of year, but the trail to the water is hard to navigate before the snow melts out in June.

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October 15, 2023

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Salmon Lake via Gore Range Trail

8.11km

02:49

710m

20m

Hike the Salmon Lake via Gore Range Trail, a moderate 5.0 miles (8.1 km) route with 2320 feet (707 metres) elevation gain to a stunning alpi

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Willow Lakes via Gore Range Trail

15.7km

05:07

730m

Hike the challenging 9.7-mile Willow Lakes via Gore Range Trail for stunning alpine scenery and dramatic views of the Zodiac Spires.

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Salmon Lake via Gore Range Trail

20.4km

06:24

810m

Hike the difficult 12.7-mile Salmon Lake via Gore Range Trail for stunning alpine scenery and solitude in Eagles Nest Wilderness.

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Elevation 3,420 m

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Sunday 29 March

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-3°C

12 %

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Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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