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This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Deep Creek Trail is always a delightful adventure, and Silverton is a good local ski area. Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this location. The Ice House Lodge is a glorious location to get some rest, and as expected, A trip to Owl Gulch is always fun. Silver Lake is pretty dried up mostly; July is when you get the most rain here while June is usually the driest month. The Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains
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| | scenery is always beautiful. Near Silver Lake you find the Brooklyn Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail, and you're perhaps keen on lakes, Blue Lake Number 1 is one of those nearby. So many fun things to do in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, not enough time. A pleasant journey to Bridal Veil Basin is a nice way to spend an afternoon, and Bridal Veil Falls is a pretty spot to have a look at while you're at Silver Lake. At Silver Lake during the long summer | |
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days highs are in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are usually in the 30's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Silver Lake dip into the 10's. This lake
is so wonderful. If you're a golfer then a pleasant nearby course is Telluride Ski & Golf Club, and possibly you're looking for close by lakes? Sure, Silver Lake is just a very short distance away. Get yourself into a kayak and hit
Mineral Creek - South, and why not camp at South Mineral Campground while you're here at Silver Lake. There are magnificent places to explore along the Greyhound Pack Trail; if you came for an overnight stay Sunshine Campground
is a wonderful location to camp. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains. If you come at the right time of year, Lime Creek offers some magnificent whitewater, and Ballard Mountain is
charming and can be seen from here. This lake is so wonderful. Man, is there lots of cool things to do near Silver Lake. There's some flowing water nearby, Bear Creek is a stream you can stop by during your stay, and an out of
the ordinary thing to pop by near Silver Lake is Silver Lake Dam. This spot, the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, has so much outdoors fun things. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Telluride is in the vicinity of Silver Lake, and dry warm beds await you at Camel's Garden.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.91333 Longitude: -107.7833
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Telluride, Colorado, 4 miles away 3530 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado, 10 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, 12 miles away Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose CountyCounty, 13 miles away Class III - 7.3 miles long (Silverpick Road to Fall Creek Road) |
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Telluride
 | 4 PHOTOS ...rica Nestled among the highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in North America, Telluride blends historic buildings and local watering holes with luxury hotels, five-star restaurants, sophisticated shops and world-class spas. This unique destination welcomes you with the same enthusiasm the locals feel for the mountains. Adding to Telluride's reputation for legendary terrain, the resort is thrilled to announce the opening of Revelation Bowl. This spectacular European-style terrain, located directly off the back side of famous Gold Hill, will be served by a new quad lift. Situated above tree line, the natural, wide-open bowl offers advanced and expert skiing in an unbelievably scenic setting. The opening of Revelation Bowl is just part of Telluride's incredible expansion this year. Public hike-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... |
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. ... |
Cushman Lake
 | How did Cushman Lake get it's name? Who is it named after?... |
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. ... |
Riverwood Inn and RV Park
 | It is currently not certain whether or not this campground is still operating.... |
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... |
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