Of the four lakes you pass on your way here from Lower Cataract Lake, this is the smallest. That being said, Mirror Lake is an awesome alpine lake at 10,600 feet that hardly sees any visitors. This is a great place to find some solitude in nature once the snow thaws out for the summer.

Matthew

October 15, 2023

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Upper Cataract - Mirror Lake Trail

22.7km

07:04

880m

Hike the difficult 14.1-mile Upper Cataract - Mirror Lake Trail in Eagles Nest Wilderness, gaining 2879 feet to stunning alpine lakes.

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Elliott Ridge and Gore Range Trail Loop

33.7km

10:00

1,010m

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Hike the difficult 20.9-mile Elliott Ridge and Gore Range Trail Loop, gaining 3320 feet in elevation through the Eagles Nest Wilderness.

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Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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