Lake Hope, San Miguel County, Colorado

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     On a fine day at Lake Hope you can take a hike along the Sheep Trail, and Lake Hope is next to Poverty Gulch which is beyond doubt worth checking out. The Circle Trail is a great hiking trail close to Lake Hope, and after a long day outdoors Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge is a magnificent location to spend a night or two. So much enjoyable stuff to do at Lake Hope, so little time. During the warm months at Lake Hope temperatures are regularly in the 70's. When  
   the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 30's. Throughout the winter the highs are commonly in the 30's; night lows through the winter for Lake Hope tend to be in the 0's.
Around Lake Hope you don’t get a lot of rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is June. This lake is so wonderful. Drift down the rapids of Lime Creek in a kayak, and why not have a look at Lake Hope Dam while you're
 
               here. Just can't get enough of Lake Hope. If the weather is great here at Lake Hope, you can go for a hike along the Highline Trail, and dry warm beds await you at Capella Telluride.
Very wonderful scenery and delightful skiing is what you get at Silverton, and hey, Gotta ski right? Telluride is a pleasant place to do that. You could also take a look at Lake Hope while you're here at Lake Hope; it's close by. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Lake Hope has to offer, you can camp at Riverwood Inn and RV Park. This lake is so wonderful. Nearby lakes? Sure, Fuller Lake is in the neighborhood of Lake Hope, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Mineral Creek - South.
There's so much to do here at Lake Hope that you need to camp here for a while, South Mineral Campground is a tremendous place for that, and the panorama of Beattie Peak is picturesque.

 
Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge, Telluride
8 miles away
Fairmont Heritage Place Franz Klammer Lodge is located in the magnificent San Juan Mountains in Telluride Colorado. The hotel is just steps from the gondola - ski mountain - golf course and many other...

Capella Telluride, Telluride
8 miles away
The soaring majesty of the San Juan Mountains makes this America?s most spectacular mountain destination. Surrounded by 13,000 foot peaks, Telluride is a year round outdoor adventurer?s paradise, fro...

Current weather conditions at Lake Hope, San Miguel County, Colorado
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Local climate location: RICO 23 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.78333
Longitude: -107.8478

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These outdoors activities are available near Lake Hope.
 Hotels Near Lake Hope:
Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge, Telluride, 8 miles away
Capella Telluride, Telluride, 8 miles away
Mountain Lodge at Telluride, Mountain Village, 8 miles away
Inn at Lost Creek, Telluride, 8 miles away
Lumiere Hotel, Telluride, 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Hope:
Riverwood Inn and RV Park, Ophir, 5 miles away
South Mineral Campground, San Juan County, 5 miles away
Sunshine Campground, San Miguel County, 6 miles away
Sig Creek Campground, La Plata County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Lake Hope:
Telluride, Colorado, 8 miles away
      3530 vertical feet
Silverton, Colorado, 13 miles away
      3000 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 13 miles away
      400 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Lake Hope:
Lime Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge)
Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground)
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma)
 National Parks Near Lake Hope:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 48 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 48 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 66 miles away
 Trails Near Lake Hope:
Highline Trail, San Juan County, 3 miles away
Sheep Trail, San Miguel County, 5 miles away
Circle Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Hope:
Lake Hope, San Miguel CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Fuller Lake, San Juan CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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Riverwood Inn and RV Park
It is currently not certain whether or not this campground is still operating....

Sunshine Campground
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. ...

Cushman Lake
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Telluride
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...e-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 6 commercial carriers to the Telluride/Montrose airports. Once you're here Telluride's free gondola is the main source of transportation - no traffic or long lines, and n...

Silverton
12 miles away
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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...

Blue Lakes Trail
13 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. ...

Durango Koa Kampground
18 miles away
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