The Upper and Lower Chinns Reservoirs are two small coves right next to each other at 11,100 feet. The lakes are rich in mining history with the remains of a few structures still intact. There is also quite a bit of dispersed camping around the lakes on the edge of the forest.

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Best Hikes to Chinns Lakes

1. Chinns Lake Trail — Arapaho National Forest

4.21km

01:27

230m

Forest road to twin alpine reservoirs with mining ruins, perfect for fishing and lakeside camping.

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Elevation 3,390 m

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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1. Chinns Lake Trail — Arapaho National Forest

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