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    What a nice lake Cataract Lake is. This lake is so wonderful. A lake close by is Sloan Lake; after a long day outdoors St.Elmo Hotel is a wonderful spot to spend a night or two. Cataract Lake is pretty waterless ordinarily; all through August this area sees the most rain, and June is when it's the driest.
Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! Cataract Lake is excellent! Bristol Head Reservoir Number 1 is a nearby lake that you could visit; hiking is
 
   a popular thing to do around Cataract Lake; Big Blue Trail is a magnificent local trail. All the outdoors enjoyable stuff in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains will keep you coming back many times. If you came for an overnight stay Mill Creek Campground is a nice place to camp, and you can hit the slopes at Kendall Mountain nearby. This lake is so wonderful. Lost Trail Campground is a brilliant campground nearby, and wonderful hiking is available along the Ridge  
               Stock Driveway.
Silverton has magnificent slopes and a friendly staff, and get covered with water paddling on Lake Fork Gunnison River. This lake is one of the great places here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Yeah, come up here to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains for a magnificent time. A wonderful nearby hotel is Comfort Inn Ouray, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Whitehead Trail.
Whitewater paddling is glorious on Henson Creek; Half Peak is painless to spot from Cataract Lake. All through the summertime highs here at Cataract Lake get into the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cataract Lake.

 
Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray
18 miles away
All rooms have mountain views. Telluride Ski Resort is 46 driving miles from hotel. Pet Accommodation: 15.00/night per night per pet....

St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray
18 miles away
Enjoy a turn-of-the-century historic Bed & Breakfast located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains in Ouray, Colo. All of our rooms are uniquely decorated with antiques and a Victorian-era motif. We are...

Current weather conditions at Cataract Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado
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Local climate location: OURAY 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.84972
Longitude: -107.4408

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These outdoors activities are available near Cataract Lake.
 Hotels Near Cataract Lake:
Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray, 18 miles away
St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray, 18 miles away
Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray, 19 miles away
Ice House Lodge, Telluride, 26 miles away
Camels Garden, Telluride, 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cataract Lake:
Mill Creek Campground, Hinsdale County, 5 miles away
Lost Trail Campground, Hinsdale County, 8 miles away
Lake City Campground, Lake City, 13 miles away
River Fork Camper Park, Lake City, 13 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Cataract Lake:
Silverton, Colorado, 15 miles away
      3000 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 15 miles away
      400 vertical feet
Telluride, Colorado, 28 miles away
      3530 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Cataract Lake:
Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City)
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run)
Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground)
 National Parks Near Cataract Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 66 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 66 miles away
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM, 67 miles away
 Trails Near Cataract Lake:
Ridge Stock Driveway, Ouray County, 11 miles away
Big Blue Trail, Hinsdale County, 13 miles away
Whitehead Trail, San Juan County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Cataract Lake:
Bristol Head Reservoir Number 1, Mineral CountyCounty, 5 miles away
Sloan Lake, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 6 miles away

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Mill Creek Campground
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Lost Trail Campground
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Hiking Lost Trail to Heart Lake, an overnite round trip for us....
Hiking Lost Trail to Heart Lake, an overnite round trip for us....

Vallecito Lake
10 miles away
Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful....

Lake San Cristobal
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This beauty is the second largest natural lake in Colorado....

Silverton
15 miles away
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Unparalleled big-mountain powder and chairlift-served guided skiing with an emphasis on adventure - need we say more? Colorado's newest ski area is also its highest and most-expert, serving up exclusively non-groomed advanced/expert terrain to powderhounds of all ages. Unguided skier permitted early and late season.
At Silverton Mountain, Colorado you will find amazing lines in every direction and one chairlift perfectly located to deliver you to the goods.
Imagine a place where the average total snowfall of over 400'' exceeds the amount of daily visitors. Advanced and expert only riding, no groomers, no clearcut runs and a real mountain experience with plenty of adventure on tap. All thrills no frills. During certain times of the season you are required to ski with a guide. Reserve your day in advance at www.silvertonmountain.com...

Deer Lakes Campground
19 miles away
Gunnison is 31 miles over the mountains but it takes about an hour and twenty minutes to get there driving....

Telluride
28 miles away
4 PHOTOS
...e opening of Revelation Bowl. This spectacular European-style terrain, located directly off the back side of famous Gold Hill, will be served by a new quad lift. Situated above tree line, the natural, wide-open bowl offers advanced and expert skiing in an unbelievably scenic setting.
The opening of Revelation Bowl is just part of Telluride's incredible expansion this year. Public hike-to access in Black Iron Bowl, Palmyra Peak and Gold Hill Chutes 6-10 opened to rave reviews in January. All told, the resort has expanded by nearly 400 acres, offering the most stunning skiing and riding on the continent over its 2000 acres.
Telluride effortlessly mingles urban sophistication, historic charm and mountain spirit.
The destination offers over 50 restaurants, bars and coffee shops. For aprŠs ski try Gorrono Ranch mid-mountain, Allred's or the turn-of-the-century Sheridan Bar on Main Street.
The varied restaurants offer a cuisine culture to rival New York and/or Los Angeles. From romantic bistros and western steakhouses to pizza joints and sushi bars, a delicious option for ever...

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