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| | Emerald Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado |
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Get dripping wet paddling on Piedra River, and a lake nearby is Dollar Lake. Through the days of summer here at Emerald Lake, high temperatures generally reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's with temperatures at Emerald Lake dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Not much rain falls here at Emerald Lake; August is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months
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| | is June. This is no spot for people who don’t like to have fun. Whitewater paddling is great on Vallecito Creek, and the Whitehead Trail is a nice hiking trail nearby. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff truly is bountiful here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Camping at Vallecito Campground is always a splendid experience, and Emerald Lake is close to Hell Canyon which is unquestionably worth stopping at. This lake is located in the wonderful San Juan | |
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and Jemez Mountains. Little Emerald Lake is a nearby lake that you could take a look at, and if the weather is wonderful, you can go for a hike along the Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway. If you want a nice time in the great outdoors
just come on up to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Head up to Silverton and strap some skis to your feet. This lake is so wonderful. Emerald Lake is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Pine River Campground is a tremendous local campground, and nearby you locate the Devil Mountain Trail which is a nice hiking trail.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.55361 Longitude: -107.4453
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Silverton, Colorado, 21 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Wolf Creek, Colorado, 30 miles away 1604 vertical feet |
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Vallecito Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) |
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Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta CountyCounty, 16 miles away Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge) |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Blue Spruce Trailer Park
 | 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.... |
Vallecito Lake
 | 10 miles away Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful.... |
Lost Trail Campground
 | 13 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.... |
Mill Creek Campground
 | 19 miles away You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
Silverton
 | 20 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
 | 29 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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