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If you like lakes and you're in this part of Colorado you can check out Thompson Lake. Sugarloaf Rock is something you shouldn't miss while you're here at Thompson Lake; why not take a little trip to Henson Creek if you're here. This lake is so wonderful. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Henson Creek, and you're almost certainly interested in lakes, Hay Lake is one of those nearby. So many amusing
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| | things to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, not enough time. While staying at Thompson Lake you could always discover Slaughterhouse Gulch, and naturally, this is a tremendous region for people who like lakes, Larson Lakes is a lake in the vicinity. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Thompson Lake with nighttime lows in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are typically in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Thompson Lake tend | |
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to be in the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Big Blue Trail is always a fine adventure; after a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Ouray is a pleasant site to spend a night or two. You truly should adore Thompson
Lake. Go for a hike on the Fall Creek Trail, and Neoga Mountain is clearly visible from Thompson Lake. A pleasant place for whitewater paddling in the vicinity of Thompson Lake is Lake Fork Gunnison River, and you can stay the night
at Lake City Campground. Thompson Lake is pretty dried out usually; August is the month that gets the most rain, and June is when it's the driest. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains.
Near Thompson Lake you find the Ridge Stock Driveway which is a fine hiking trail. There's so much to do here at Thompson Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Slumgullion Pass Campground is a magnificent location for that. This lake is one of the great places here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 38.04611 Longitude: -107.3269
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| These outdoors activities are available near Thompson Lake. |
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Silverton, Colorado, 26 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 3 miles away Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) |
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Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 18 miles away Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) |
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Hay Lake, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Lake San Cristobal
 | This beauty is the second largest natural lake in Colorado.... |
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
 | 15 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
 | 26 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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