Highlight • Lake
Upper Cataract Lake
Hiking
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Eagles Nest Wilderness
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Matthew
October 15, 2023
Hiking
Upper Cataract Lake is a popular overnight destination for backpackers since it offers lakeside solitude in a wilderness area. There is a small pond on the other side of the Gore Range Trail from the upper lake that is named Cat Lake, but it isn't really worth the side trip. Upper Cataract Lake can only be viewed if you take a small spur trail off the main trail and pass some of the preliminary camping options.
Matthew
October 15, 2023
Running
Upper Cataract Lake is a popular overnight destination for backpackers since it offers lakeside solitude in a wilderness area. There is a small pond on the other side of the Gore Range Trail from the upper lake that is named Cat Lake, but it isn't really worth the side trip. Upper Cataract Lake can only be viewed if you take a small spur trail off the main trail and pass some of the preliminary camping options.
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