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Crystal Lake is always a pleasure to visit. This lake is so wonderful. Why not explore nearby Climax Creek while you're here at Crystal Lake, and going for a hike on the Weehawken Pack Trail is always a tremendous adventure. A perfect close by hotel is St.Elmo Hotel, and you can never get enough of the perfect skiing at Silverton. Whitewater paddling is good on Lime Creek. Not much precipitation falls here at Crystal Lake; the month with most of the rain is
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| | August, and June is when it's the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Mother Cline Slide is a splendid place to have a look at while in the neighborhood, and Lake Como is a nice lake nearby. And if that's not sufficient, there's heaps more to do near Crystal Lake. One of the governing traits of the surroundings of Crystal Lake is Abrams Mountain; Mineral Creek - South has a perfect whitewater paddling spot close by. If you need a site to stay Best Western Twin | |
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Peaks Motel is a great choice, and while you're here why not take a look at Albany Gulch. The warmest time of the year at Crystal Lake arrives with high temperatures in the 70's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's.
The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Crystal Lake are in the 10's. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Crystal Lake has to offer, you can camp at Ridgeway, and Full
Moon Dam is beautiful. Lakes are such serene locations, why not stop at Lake Emma near Crystal Lake; don’t forget to take a look at Half Moon Basin since you're here at Crystal Lake. If only every place had this much outdoors
amusing stuff, what a great globe it would be. There is a perfect hiking trail in the neighborhood of Crystal Lake called the Bear Creek Trail, and brilliant skiing awaits you at Kendall Mountain. On a pleasant day at Crystal Lake
you can take a hike along the Greyhound Pack Trail, and Crystal Lake is a good place to visit for more than one day, Ouray Koa Kampground is a good place to camp nearby.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.95972 Longitude: -107.6625
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Silverton, Colorado, 8 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado, 13 miles away 3530 vertical feet |
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Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground) |
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Lime Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 15 miles away Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 17 miles away Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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Lake Como, San Juan CountyCounty, 3 miles away |
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Lake Emma, San Juan CountyCounty, 5 miles away |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Silverton
 | 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... |
Blue Lakes Trail
 | 11 miles away This description has a few accurate things in it, but the way it's put together, it makes no sense, even to someone who lives here. It jumbles things from Telluride to Silverton in with Blue Lakes Trail. It is indeed beautiful. And you could hike up Sneffels (local 14'er) from this side, if you are fit and up for a very, very long adventure. ... |
Telluride
 | 12 miles away 4 PHOTOS ...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 every taste abounds. A ride to the top of the gondola for breathtaking views and fare at Allred's Restaurant promises an evening never to forget. Getting to Telluride is easy with no... |
Cushman Lake
 | 16 miles away How did Cushman Lake get it's name? Who is it named after?... |
Sunshine Campground
 | 16 miles away Great campsite with incredible views of the mountains. Excellent place for capturing sunrise and sunset photos. Found the campsite clean and quiet. Paved loop around all sites, with gravel parking. ... |
Riverwood Inn and RV Park
 | 16 miles away It is currently not certain whether or not this campground is still operating.... |
Vallecito Lake
 | 16 miles away Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful.... |
Mill Creek Campground
 | 19 miles away You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
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