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Lewis Lake is always a pleasure to visit. Throughout the summer, highs regularly are in the 70's at Lewis Lake. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Lewis Lake dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a place to stay Ice House Lodge is a great choice; if you're here you can take a hike along the Brooklyn Trail. Near Lewis Lake you find great
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This lake is so wonderful. A tour to Bridal Veil Basin revives the spirit; the peak of La Junta Peak can be seen from Lewis Lake. Lewis Lake is a location that is rather dry frequently; during July this area sees the most rain, and June on the other hand is the driest. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Lewis Lake has to offer, you can camp at Molas Lake | |
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Park, and Camels Garden is a splendid place to get some rest.
Looking for something right next door to Lewis Lake? Blue Lake is around here; close to Lewis Lake you stumble on a golf course called Telluride Ski & Golf Club. Paddling
on Mineral Creek - South is so much fun, and fine skiing awaits you at Silverton. The Deep Creek Trail is a fine hiking trail in close proximity to Lewis Lake, and Lewis Lake is a nice location to camp, South Mineral Campground is
a nice location.
Life's too short to enjoy all the cool stuff close to Lewis Lake. If the weather is good here at Lewis Lake, you can go for a hike along the Greyhound Pack Trail. You think that's enough? Just getting warmed up.
Soar down the rapids of Lime Creek in a kayak; at Bridal Veil Dam near Lewis Lake there are some out of the ordinary things to see.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.875
Longitude: -107.775
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lewis Lake. |
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| | Ski Areas Near Lewis Lake:
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Telluride, Colorado, 5 miles away
3530 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado, 8 miles away
3000 vertical feet |
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Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 6 miles away
Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground) |
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Lime Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 10 miles away
Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 12 miles away
Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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Blue Lake, San Miguel CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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4 miles away
