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All the outdoors entertaining things in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains will keep you coming back again and again. In case you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Rio Grande. Lakes are pleasant; Divide Lakes is a lake that's near Elk Lake. Yeah, come up here to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains for a delightful time. If you came for an overnight stay Thirtymile Campground is a great place to camp, and Vallecito
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| | Creek is a fine whitewater spot close by. This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Lost Trail Campground, and of course, this is a brilliant vicinity for people who like lakes, Blue Lake is a lake in close proximity. If you want a fine time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Elk Lake. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Elk Lake; Fern Creek Stock Driveway is a nice local trail; the skiing at Silverton is delightful. Elk Lake is a good | |
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site of typical precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here; June meanwhile is the driest month. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Devil Mountain Trail, and a pleasant place close by is Canon Paso. Take a hike
on the Whitehead Trail, and Mesa Lato is a peak you can make out from Elk Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Elk Lake is located in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Summertime at Elk Lake arrives with high temperatures in the 70's.
When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 30's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Elk Lake tend to be in the-10's.
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Keyah Grande Resort, Pagosa Springs
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25 miles away
Keyah Grande - An exclusive getaway. A Spanish-inspired gem, intimately nestled within 4,200 acres of pristine mountain wilderness, in the heart of Colorados San Juan Mountains. The eight guest suites...
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Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs
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27 miles away
Fairfield Pagosa gives you an incredible 18,000 acres to discover. Its lakes, golf course, trout streams and other natural wonders give you a million places to hide away among the magnificent Rockies....
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Current weather conditions at Elk Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado

Local climate location: SILVERTON 6 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.61028 Longitude: -107.3736
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| These outdoors activities are available near Elk Lake. |
| | Camp Grounds Near Elk Lake:
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| | Ski Areas Near Elk Lake:
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Silverton, Colorado, 23 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Wolf Creek, Colorado, 28 miles away 1604 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Elk Lake:
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Vallecito Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 13 miles away Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) |
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Rio Grande, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 15 miles away Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede) |
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Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta CountyCounty, 17 miles away Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge) |
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Blue Lake, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Lost Trail Campground
 | 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.... |
Vallecito Lake
 | 12 miles away Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful.... |
Blue Spruce Trailer Park
 | 14 miles away 6 PHOTOS RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom... RV:All full hook ups, - 90 RV hookups... Map... RV's... Cabins... RV's... Fishing... It’s time, you’re ready for a change of scenery . . . The fresh mountain air, the sights and sounds of nature, the friendly faces. Located in a high mountain valley, deep in the San Juan mountains and on a paved access. Vallecito is the perfect get-away for every season. Stay with us at the Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins, just up the road from the lake.... |
Mill Creek Campground
 | 16 miles away You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
Silverton
 | 22 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... |
Wolf Creek
 | 27 miles away 3 PHOTOS Wolf Creek is renowned for light, fluffy powder that comes in epic portions.In addition to a variety of traditionally maintained beginner and intermediate terrain, Wolf Creek offers an exceptional back-country feel with 1,000 acres of advanced and expert terrain serviced by the Alberta lift, including the breathtaking Knife Ridge, the challenging Waterfall Area, and Alberta Peak, the pinnacle of Wolf Creek Ski Area, all of which exists largely in its natural state..... After a snow-filled December, Wolf Creek Ski Area has surpassed the 200-inch mark, making it the ski resort with the Most Snow in the Nation! With sun-filled days and not another storm coming in for at least a week, this is the best time to discover why boarders and skiers alike have coveted the deep powder and incredible natural snow in Southwest Colorado.... |
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