ガニソン郡の天然記念物・トップ10

At over 12,500 feet, the air is thin. Once you reach the top, the reward is a breathtaking, 360-degree panorama. The view looking down at Crater Lake and the iconic Maroon Bells is a sight you will never forget.

The pass gets its name for a reason—even on a warm day, you can expect strong, frigid winds at the top. You’ll be looking down on both the Crystal River Valley and the vast basins to the west. Watch your step as you go down the south side.

Its red sedimentary rocks contrast with gray volcanic rocks, showing millions of years of Earth's changes. It stands tall, reaching over 12,600 feet.

Cottonwood Pass is the high point along the road between Buena Vista and Taylor Park Reservoir. This point on the road is well above treeline and is along the Colorado Trail. It's worth visiting even if you don't want to journey far from the car.

With camping, fishing, and restrooms available at this small alpine reservoir, Lake Irwin is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to visit. You can hike up in the mountains on challenging singletrack trails and OHV roads, or you can hike on the flatter nature trail around the lake, itself. This is also the site of Marcellina Pass at 10,325 feet.

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.

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.

With camping, fishing, and restrooms available at this small alpine reservoir, Lake Irwin is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to visit. You can run up in the mountains on challenging singletrack trails and OHV roads, or you can run on the flatter nature trail around the lake, itself. This is also the site of Marcellina Pass at 10,325 feet.