Lizard Lake is a small lake in the mountains of Marble, Colorado. The lake is situated off the side of an old forest service road that leads to the historic Crystal Mill. The lake was named Lizard Lake even though it was the abundance of salamanders that gave the reservoir its name.

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1. Lead King Basin & Crystal Mill Loop — White River National Forest

19.7km

06:05

720m

Historic mining loop through Colorado wilderness featuring the iconic Crystal Mill and ghost towns.

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2. Beaver Lake & Lizard Lake via Crystal City Road — Marble, Colorado

8.27km

02:29

240m

Historic mining road past two pristine alpine lakes with crystal-clear reflections of Colorado peaks.

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3. Crystal Mill – Lizard Lake loop from Marble

14.2km

04:06

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,660 m

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Saturday 24 January

-4°C

-16°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Gunnison County, Colorado, United States

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1. Lead King Basin & Crystal Mill Loop — White River National Forest

2. Beaver Lake & Lizard Lake via Crystal City Road — Marble, Colorado

3. Crystal Mill – Lizard Lake loop from Marble

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