The lake is named appropriately, seeing that it is literally located on a "shelf" in the side of the mountain. The trail leading to the lake is pretty gradual until the final set of switchbacks climbing above treeline. The lake sits at roughly 12,000 feet with 13,000 foot mountains rising up in the background.

Matthew

November 19, 2023

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1. Shelf Lake Trail

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Hike the moderate Shelf Lake Trail in Pike National Forest, a 6.1-mile route to a stunning alpine lake with diverse terrain and wildflowers.

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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