Henry Lake, Sawatch Range, Gunnison County, Colorado

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     During the warm days of summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Henry Lake, and through the night it cools down to the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Henry Lake through the wintertime usually fall into the-10's. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always have a look at close by Mill Lake, and the slopes of Monarch are so inviting noone can resist. Henry Lake is pretty arid ordinarily;  
   December is when you get the most snow here; the driest month of the year is June.
There's no way someone can get bored here in the Sawatch Range. If you need a place to stay The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company is a good choice; a tour to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is worthwhile. This lake is one of the great places here in the Sawatch Range. Man, is there heaps of fun stuff to do in the neighborhood of Henry Lake. Gunsight Pass is a great
 
               site to spend some time at; don't leave Henry Lake without first going for a hike along the Gunsight Trail.
This lake is so wonderful. Henry Lake is a perfect site to visit for more than one day, Gold Creek Campground is a perfect site to camp nearby, and swing by Brush Creek it's a glorious spot to check out. So many enjoyable things to do in the Sawatch Range, not enough time. This is a fine neighborhood for folks who like lakes. Lamphier Lake is a lake nearby, and you can go for a hike on the Summerville Trail.
You'll need more than a day to look at everything Henry Lake has to offer, you can camp at Comanche Campground, and Broncho Mountain is easy to spot from Henry Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Glide down the rapids of Taylor River in a kayak, and there's great hiking along the Onemile Trail.

 
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Current weather conditions at Henry Lake, Sawatch Range, Gunnison County, Colorado
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Local climate location: CRESTED BUTTE 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.695
Longitude: -106.6133

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These outdoors activities are available near Henry Lake.
 Hotels Near Henry Lake:
The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen, 20 miles away
Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison, 23 miles away
Quality Inn Gunnison, Gunnison, 23 miles away
Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison, 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Henry Lake:
Gold Creek Campground, Gunnison County, 3 miles away
Comanche Campground, Gunnison County, 5 miles away
Colorado Dream Ranch Recreational Vehicle Park, Almont, 8 miles away
Pitkin Campground, Gunnison County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Henry Lake:
Monarch, Colorado, 21 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado, 25 miles away
      2100 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 26 miles away
      3635 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Henry Lake:
Taylor River, Gunnison CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont)
 National Parks Near Henry Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 13 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Henry Lake:
Summerville Trail, Gunnison County, 2 miles away
Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County, 2 miles away
Onemile Trail, Gunnison County, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Henry Lake:
Lamphier Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Mill Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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