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You just can't picture the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the San Juan and Jemez Mountains has to offer. Have a great hiking adventure along the Whitehead Trail; whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend Vallecito Creek. At West Ute Lake through the summer highs are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 40's. Highs all through the winter are commonly in the 30's while West Ute Lake night low temperatures
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| | throughout the winter are in the 0's. Having a nice time in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is easy. Mount Nebo is uncomplicated to spot from West Ute Lake, and dry warm beds await you at Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel. This lake is so wonderful. If you get bored of West Ute Lake, you could also stop by nearby Twin Lakes. The snow is magnificent at Silverton, and you can stay the night at Lost Trail Campground. So many fun things to do at West Ute | |
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Lake, so little time. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Kendall Mountain is near West Ute Lake. There's so much to do here at West Ute Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Vallecito Campground is a nice spot for that.
This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at West Ute Lake you can take a hike along the Deer Park Trail, and Middle Ute Lake is a nearby lake that you could have a look at. This lake is one of the great places here in the San
Juan and Jemez Mountains. At West Ute Lake you don’t see much rain; August is the wettest month with most rain, and June is when it's the driest. On a perfect day at West Ute Lake you can take a hike along the Ridge Stock Driveway, and there's whitewater on Mineral Creek - South for all you thrill seekers.
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Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango
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23 miles away
This ski-in/ski-out resort features a wide variety of services such as 24 hour front desk, fitness center, wedding services, complimentary Internet access in public areas, restaurants, conference room...
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Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango
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23 miles away
This luxury ski-in/ski-out property is the anchor of the new Purgatory Village, featuring upgraded skier services and a new Purgys Day Lodge. Purgatory Lodge units range in size from 2 bedrooms to 4 b...
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Current weather conditions at West Ute Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, San Juan County, Colorado

Local climate location: TELLURIDE 5 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.66833 Longitude: -107.4806
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Silverton, Colorado, 15 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado, 29 miles away 3530 vertical feet |
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Vallecito Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 10 miles away Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) |
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Mineral Creek - South, -blank- CountyCounty, 17 miles away Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 17 miles away Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Vallecito Lake
 | Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful.... |
Lost Trail Campground
 | 10 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.... |
Blue Spruce Trailer Park
 | 12 miles away 6 PHOTOS RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom... RV:All full hook ups, - 90 RV hookups... Map... RV's... Cabins... RV's... Fishing... It’s time, you’re ready for a change of scenery . . . The fresh mountain air, the sights and sounds of nature, the friendly faces. Located in a high mountain valley, deep in the San Juan mountains and on a paved access. Vallecito is the perfect get-away for every season. Stay with us at the Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins, just up the road from the lake.... |
Mill Creek Campground
 | 14 miles away You cannot kayak on the Lake fork unless you go below lake san cristobal.... |
Silverton
 | 14 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... |
Telluride
 | 28 miles away 4 PHOTOS ... 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 powder bowl offers advanced and expert skiing in an unbelievably scenic setting. Telluride - Unmatched in North America 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, ... |
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