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If you like lakes and you're in this part of Colorado you can check out Rock Lake. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a place to stay Ice House Lodge is a fine choice, and hiking along the Greyhound Pack Trail is perfect fun. Any time is a brilliant time at Rock Lake if you have a thing about the outdoors. Lakes are brilliant; Thorne Lake is
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| | a lake that's in the vicinity of Rock Lake. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Rock Lake has to offer, you can camp at Ouray Koa Kampground. This lake is so wonderful. It's always nice to stop by Ingram Falls, and whitewater paddling is great on Mineral Creek - South. There's just no way someone can get bored here at Rock Lake. You can never get enough of the tremendous skiing at Silverton; get covered with water paddling on Lime Creek. | |
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If the weather is splendid here at Rock Lake, you can go for a hike along the Brooklyn Trail, and getting to Imogene Creek from Rock Lake is easy. A pleasant tour to Imogene Basin is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon; on a
pretty day you get a wonderful vista of Ajax Peak from Rock Lake. That right there is a load of fun things already but it goes on, the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains has it all. Skiing at Telluride is one of those things you just ought
to do, and going for a hike along the Weehawken Pack Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Be careful coming to the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, you might not ever want to return home again. Since you
might be in a lake visiting mood you can always explore close by Ptarmigan Lake, and Imogene Pass is definitely a delightful spot to stop at. Throughout the warm months, highs regularly are in the 80's at Rock Lake; through summer
nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Rock Lake during the winter frequently drop into the 10's. Camels Garden is a good location to get some rest. There's
so much to do here at Rock Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Ridgeway is a brilliant place for that. The Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains scenery is always beautiful. Rock Lake is generally a pretty dry site; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is June.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.95167 Longitude: -107.7444
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| | Ski Areas Near Rock Lake:
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Telluride, Colorado, 7 miles away 3530 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado, 9 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 8 miles away Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground) |
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Lime Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 14 miles away Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose CountyCounty, 15 miles away Class III - 7.3 miles long (Silverpick Road to Fall Creek Road) |
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Blue Lakes Trail
 | 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. ... |
Telluride
 | 4 PHOTOS ...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 no driving once you've arrived! For accommodations, arrange your stay through the new Telluride Resort Lodging, offering a full range of properties including the luxury Platinum Properties. For information and Stay & Ski packages call 800.778.8581. With awe-inspiring views, fantastic terrain, the new Revelati... |
Silverton
 | 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... |
Cushman Lake
 | 10 miles away How did Cushman Lake get it's name? Who is it named after?... |
Sunshine Campground
 | 10 miles away 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. ... |
Riverwood Inn and RV Park
 | 11 miles away It is currently not certain whether or not this campground is still operating.... |
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