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Upper Cataract Lake

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Upper Cataract Lake

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Please check local regulations for: Eagles Nest Wilderness

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    1. Upper Cataract Lake & Mirror Lake via Gore Range Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

    22.7km

    07:04

    880m

    880m

    Wilderness trail through wildflower meadows to alpine lakes beneath Eagles Nest Peak's dramatic ridges.

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    Wilderness ridge walk above treeline connecting pristine alpine lakes in Colorado's Eagles Nest.
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    October 15, 2023

    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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      Elevation 3,280 m

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      Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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