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The Scudders: This beauty is the second largest natural lake in Colorado.
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Lake San Cristobal is a great lake in an area with lots of outdoors fun all around. So much enjoyable stuff to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, not enough time. Argenta Falls is a splendid local attraction, and whitewater paddling is great on Lake Fork Gunnison River. If you came to camp Slumgullion Pass Campground is a magnificent site to do that; Deadman Gulch is undeniably a good place to stop by. For the duration of the days of summer here at Lake San Cristobal,
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| | high temperatures regularly reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. During the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 30's; overnight lows during the wintertime for Lake San Cristobal tend to be in the-10's. This place, the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, has so much outdoors fun things. Slumgullion Creek is a scenic stream that is worth stopping at, and a pleasant visit to Sawmill Park is a great way to spend an afternoon. | |
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Not much rain falls here at Lake San Cristobal; through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This lake is so wonderful. Lakes are such calm places,
why not take a look at Regan Lake near Lake San Cristobal, and paddling on Henson Creek is so much fun. This lake is so wonderful. There's so much to do here at Lake San Cristobal that you need to camp here for a while, Lake City
Campground is a splendid location for that, and there is a nice hiking trail close by called the Ridge Stock Driveway. After a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Ouray is a pleasant site to spend a night or two. This lake is located in
the wonderful San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Man, is there heaps of enjoyable things to do close to Lake San Cristobal. Waterdog Lake is a magnificent lake next to Lake San Cristobal, and you can go for a hike on the Rough Creek
Trail. Don't forget to explore Texas Point while you're here at Lake San Cristobal, and going for a hike on the Big Blue Trail is always a good adventure.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.97083 Longitude: -107.2903
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Silverton, Colorado, 27 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 6 miles away Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) |
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Rio Grande, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 14 miles away Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede) |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Mill Creek Campground
 | You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
Deer Lakes Campground
 | Gunnison is 31 miles over the mountains but it takes about an hour and twenty minutes to get there driving.... |
Lost Trail Campground
 | 11 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.... |
Silverton
 | 27 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... |
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