Day Use
Emerald Lake Picnic Site
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Emerald Lake Picnic Site
Located about six miles down the Halfmoon Road, Emerald Lake is a day use picnic and fishing area in a shady lodgepole pine forest. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. This site is easily accessible during summer months and inaccessible during winter months. There are 10 picnic sites with tables and pedestal grills. Day use fees for each vehicle is $7.00 payable by cash, check or money order placed inside the self-service fee tube.
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Emerald Lake Picnic Site
Sun & Moon
1:10 PM
Sunrise
6:54 PM
Solar Noon
12:37 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:46 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:01 AM
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Waning Crescent
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Live11h 27m of daylight
Emerald Lake Picnic Site
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Emerald Lake Picnic Site
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Mount Elbert
expert · 10.16 mi · 4684 ft gain
North Mt. Elbert
hard · 7.35 mi · 3859 ft gain
Mount Massive
expert · 12.53 mi · 4387 ft gain
Colorado Trail Seg. 10 Hagerman Pass Road to Halfmoon Creek
hard · 21.86 mi · 1660 ft gain
Mt. Massive
hard · 11.07 mi · 5391 ft gain
SOUTH WILLOW CREEK
easy · 2.03 mi · 297 ft gain
South Mt. Elbert
hard · 9.5 mi · 3683 ft gain
Mount Champion
expert · 10.26 mi · 3507 ft gain
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