Crater Lake is nestled in a beautiful mountain cirque surrounded by jagged peaks. Crater Lake and Mirror Lake both offer jaw-dropping views of rugged peaks, especially Lone Eagle Peak which is known for its dramatic, pointy summit. This is one of the most iconic views in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Overnight Trip: Crater Lake can be accessed via Monarch Lake on the west side of the Indian Peaks Wilderness or from the east side via Brainard Lake and Pawnee Pass. Most people visit Crater Lake on a backpacking trip, but you could also access as a long day run.
Gem Type: Lake
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14.9 mi
24.0 km
Monarch Lake to Crater Lake
Granby, CO
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14.9 mi 24.0 km | Granby, CO |
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53
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5.3 mi
8.5 km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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5.3 mi 8.5 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Icy - Some wet, some dry patches; rather icy from compacted snow in the half mile before Calypso Falls.
48 days ago
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74
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15.7 mi
25.3 km
High Lonesome Loop
Nederland, CO
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15.7 mi 25.3 km | Nederland, CO |
Bad / Closed
Update
Snowy, Some Mud, Icy - The trail is very difficult after Jasper Lakes. Gaters & snowshoes are necessary. Prior to that, micros pikes are needed.
50 days ago
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50
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26.4 mi
42.4 km
Pawnee-Buchanan Loop
Nederland, CO
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26.4 mi 42.4 km | Nederland, CO |
All Clear
Update
Dry: Trail was clear and dry throughout. No new trees down that hadn't been taken care of by NPS.
71 days ago
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29
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8.6 mi
13.8 km
South Arapaho Peak
Nederland, CO
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8.6 mi 13.8 km | Nederland, CO |
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31
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5.4 mi
8.7 km
Blue & Mitchell Lake
Nederland, CO
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5.4 mi 8.7 km | Nederland, CO |
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41
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3.4 mi
5.4 km
Hessie to Lost Lake
Nederland, CO
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3.4 mi 5.4 km | Nederland, CO |
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48
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7.7 mi
12.4 km
Mount Audubon
Nederland, CO
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7.7 mi 12.4 km | Nederland, CO |
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30
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4.5 mi
7.3 km
Pawnee Pass Trail
Nederland, CO
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4.5 mi 7.3 km | Nederland, CO |
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17
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7.9 mi
12.8 km
Arapaho Glacier Trail
Nederland, CO
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7.9 mi 12.8 km | Nederland, CO |
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14
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Crater Lake and Lone Eagle Peak
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