Colorado · Hiking · Eagles Nest Wilderness

Salmon Lake

0.6 mi
round trip
141 ft
climb
11,264 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Salmon Lake is a short, easy hike in Colorado's Eagles Nest Wilderness, within the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail is about 0.6 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 141 feet, and it makes an out-and-back trip from a low point of about 11,122 feet to a high of about 11,264 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-20s and frequent snow days from December through February. Willow Lake Trail lies about 0.9 miles away. The Gore Range Trail, about 2.4 miles off, is a mountain biking option. Blue River Campground and the Blue River fishing area are both within about 5 miles.

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