Lily Pond Lake is actually a collection of small mountain pools at the eastern base of Mount Elbert. Beavers are constantly changing the way water flows around the area and …
There are actually quite a few alpine lakes in the Holy Cross Wilderness, but the West Tennessee Lakes are some of the least visited. They are a beautiful collection of …
The first half of the Turquoise Lake Trail passes by multiple USFS campgrounds, fishing areas, boat ramps, public beaches, picnic spots, and viewing areas. There is a separate singletrack trail …
At the base of Mount Oklahoma, the trail to the two North Halfmoon Lakes is one of the most peaceful and least populated trails in the Mount Massive Wilderness. Many …
Hayden Meadows is a heavily used Forest Service area. There are restrooms next to the parking lot and signage posted at the trailhead. The area is known for its trout …
The more northern miles of Turquoise Lake Trail (the section past the campsites) are known for being the rootier, rockier, hillier, and more technical portions of trail. With rocky access …
Buckeye Lake is a hidden gem just outside of Leadville. This alpine lake sits above treeline and views over onto the Mosquito Range. You can actually fish this lake, but …
May Queen Campground serves as the western terminus of Turquoise Lake Trail. There is river/lake beach access from the campground parking area, and you can even walk out onto the …
At just under 12,000 feet elevation, Saint Kevin Lake is one of the highest alpine lakes accessible by trail in the Holy Cross Wilderness. The lake is a bit off …
Bear Lake is a beautiful alpine lake close to the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail. There is a spur trail running around the lake. It is a great spot to spend time and is also home to brook trouts.