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If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. A short tour to Treasure Falls is always worthwhile, and paddling on Lake Fork Gunnison River is so much fun. Crystal Peak can be made out from Crystal Lake, and whitewater paddling is fine on Henson Creek. High temperatures at Crystal Lake during the summertime months are in the 70's; the overnight is a little chillier of course, usually in the 50's. The winter comes with
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| | highs in the 30's while Crystal Lake night low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. There's so much to do here at Crystal Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Mill Creek Campground is a fine location for that, and Comfort Inn Ouray is a perfect site to get some rest. Around Crystal Lake you don’t get a lot of rain; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. This | |
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lake is so wonderful. Alpine Gulch is near Crystal Lake and is a wonderful site, and obviously, this is a good region for folks who like lakes, Larson Lakes is a lake in the neighborhood. This spot, the San Juan and Jemez Mountains,
has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. You're possibly into lakes, Hay Lake is one of those nearby, and some of the water nearby flows, like Crystal Creek. This spot is so good, just look at all the enjoyable stuff to do in the
vicinity of Crystal Lake. Stay the night at Lake City Campground, and there is a nice hiking trail close by called the Ridge Stock Driveway. Going for a hike on the Big Blue Trail is always a brilliant adventure, and if you're into
cool geologic traits try Sugarloaf Rock. This lake is located in the wonderful San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Go for a hike on the Fall Creek Trail.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 38.04861 Longitude: -107.3639
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Silverton, Colorado, 24 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 1 miles away Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) |
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Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 19 miles away Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) |
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Hay Lake, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Lake San Cristobal
 | This beauty is the second largest natural lake in Colorado.... |
Mill Creek Campground
 | You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
Deer Lakes Campground
 | 12 miles away Gunnison is 31 miles over the mountains but it takes about an hour and twenty minutes to get there driving.... |
Lost Trail Campground
 | 15 miles away 2 PHOTOS Hiking Lost Trail to Heart Lake, an overnite round trip for us.... Hiking Lost Trail to Heart Lake, an overnite round trip for us.... |
Silverton
 | 24 miles away 3 PHOTOS 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... |
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