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Now, you may believe that's a load but there's even more amusing things to do here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Parson Lake is a nearby lake that you could stop at, and great hiking is available along the Greyhound Pack Trail. Skiing at Silverton is one of those things you just ought to do; if you come at the right time of year, Mineral Creek - South offers some great whitewater. And if that's not sufficient there's a lot more enjoyable stuff to do in the
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| | San Juan and Jemez Mountains. If you came for an overnight stay Silver Summit RV Park And Jeep Rentals is a wonderful place to camp, and if you crave a little side trip, try Parron Gulch.
This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Lake Emma, you could also pop by gorgeous Lake Como, and a tremendous close by hotel is St.Elmo Hotel. This lake is so wonderful. Don't leave Lake Emma without first going for a hike along the Bear Creek Trail, and if you | |
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need a place to stay Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs is a nice choice. This lake is located in the wonderful San Juan and Jemez Mountains.
Any time is a great time at Lake Emma if you love the outdoors. Bonita Peak
is a peak you can distinguish from Lake Emma, and a pleasant journey to Alaska Basin is a magnificent way to spend an afternoon. Lake Emma is pretty arid mostly; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; June
is when it's the driest. There are some wonderful whitewater spots on Lime Creek, and you can never get enough of the great skiing at Kendall Mountain.
There's just no way anybody can get bored here at Lake Emma. Camping is available
at Silverton Lakes Campground, and there's great hiking along the Horsethief Trail. For the period of the summertime months highs here at Lake Emma reach the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter
brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows at Lake Emma during the winter ordinarily sink into the 10's.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.90194
Longitude: -107.615
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| | Ski Areas Near Lake Emma:
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Silverton, Colorado, 6 miles away
3000 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado, 16 miles away
3530 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Lake Emma:
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Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 8 miles away
Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground) |
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Lime Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 14 miles away
Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 15 miles away
Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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Lake Como, San Juan CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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Silverton
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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... |
Vallecito Lake
| 12 miles away
Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful.... |
Blue Lakes Trail
 | 15 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. ... |
Mill Creek Campground
 | 15 miles away
You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
Telluride
| 15 miles away
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...fers 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 nonstop flights from 9 U.S. cities on ... |
Cushman Lake
| 18 miles away
How did Cushman Lake get it's name? Who is it named after?... |
Sunshine Campground
| 18 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
| 19 miles away
It is currently not certain whether or not this campground is still operating.... |
Lost Trail Campground
| 19 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.... |
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