Highlight • Lake
Columbine Lake
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Running
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Mountain biking
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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San Juan National Forest
Tips
Zachary
August 16, 2023
Hiking
Columbine Lake sits at 12,800 feet above sea level. If you are camping you should move your tent each night to avoid damaging the tundra and you can fish in the lake for trout if you desire. The stunning peaks surrounding the lake should only be climbed if you have alpine experience since storms can move in quickly.
AaronLavanchy
November 8, 2023
Mountain biking
Columbine Lake is a high glacial lake at 12,693 feet and surrounded by rugged peaks and alpine meadows. The first two miles of the ride climb pretty steeply, but flattens as you get closer to the lake.
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38
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10.5km
04:04
740m
740m
Hike the Columbine Lake Trail for a challenging ascent through alpine meadows to a vibrant turquoise lake in the San Juan National Forest.
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Elevation 3,870 m
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