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The beauty of Horsethief Lake is reason enough to stop by. So much amusing stuff to do at Horsethief Lake, so little time. The peak of Forest Hill can be seen from Horsethief Lake, and the Timberline Trail is a pleasant hiking trail close by. Taylor River has a nice whitewater paddling spot nearby. If you came to camp Dorchester Campground is a wonderful spot to do that, and Horsethief Lake is near Dustin Gulch which is without doubt worth stopping at. While
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| | you're here at Horsethief Lake you can take a hike along the Star Trail, and dry warm beds await you at The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company. Horsethief Lake gets very little rainfall; most of the snow falls through December while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This lake is so wonderful. There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Aspen Highlands; whitewater paddling is splendid on Roaring Fork. All through the long | |
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summer days at Horsethief Lake temperatures are typically in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 30's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while Horsethief Lake overnight low
temperatures through the winter are in the-10's. There's so much to do here at Horsethief Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Mosca Campground is a delightful location for that; on a glorious day you can take a hike along
the Matchless Trail. This lake is so wonderful. A pretty lake like Lily Pond near Horsethief Lake is a perfect location to have a look at, and you can hit the slopes at Aspen Mountain around here. Do stop by Mysterious Lake near
Horsethief Lake, it's a pretty lake, and if you need a place to stay VillaHotel Bears Creek is a brilliant choice.
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The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen
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9 miles away
The Alpenblick Townhomes by Aspen Lodging Company have the best location in town! Beautifully furnished, these spacious townhomes have all the amenities of home. Full kitchen, television and VCR, with...
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VillaHotel Bears Creek, Aspen
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19 miles away
Bear's Creek is a typically picturesque, Aspen mansion. Decorated by Michaels Interior Design, the vast wooden gables, lead-lined windows, rough stone walls and enormous fireplace create a warm, cozy ...
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Current weather conditions at Horsethief Lake, Gunnison County, Colorado

Local climate location: CRESTED BUTTE 20 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 38.89083 Longitude: -106.6628
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Buttermilk, Colorado, 16 miles away 2030 vertical feet |
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Taylor River, Gunnison CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin CountyCounty, 14 miles away Class V+ - 3.2 miles long (Weller Lake to Difficult Campground) |
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Lake Creek, Lake CountyCounty, 16 miles away Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch) |
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Lily Pond, Gunnison CountyCounty, 3 miles away |
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Mosca Campground
 | We've camped here since our now 40ish childrlen were young. They are now taking their children there. Mosca is beautiful both to the eye and the heart. It is a little more difficult now that there is no potable water, but one can use lake water for dishes, and must bring in drinking and cooking water.Fishing is great - the deer put on a show eve4ry night. The camp hostess, Mary, is there is to help you with problems, and to give great advice.Other than the water problem, this is the greatest camp ground I've ever occupied!... |
Lamphier Lake
 | 12 miles away My father grew up on a ranch near that area. I am searching for whom this lake was named and why? I could be related to the person it was named after?... |
Ski Cooper
 | 28 miles away 4 PHOTOS Ski Cooper is Colorado's Premier Family Ski Area. Ski Cooper offers world class skiing and riding with long runs and short lines all on natural snow. If you want an affordable fun family ski area experience without the hustle & bustle of the mega areas Ski Cooper is your place. Ski Cooper is also the home of the Chicago Ridge Snow cat tours which is recognized as one of the best backcountry snow cat tours in the country. Lodging is available in Historic Old Leadville. For more information visit skicooper.com.... |
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