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Dry Lakes via Dry Creek Trail
DifficultOut and Back

Dry Lakes via Dry Creek Trail

Westcliffe, Colorado

7.6 mi

Distance

2,923 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 58m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The trail head at the lower lake leads to the Dry Lakes, which is a steep hike on the East side. The lower lake is where the fishing is. Go right and look for the faint trail to the upper lake. It's easy if you add another mile. This is the one for you if you like to climb stairs. The beginning is a rocky stair climb. It levels off in the middle and then you climb again. The creek is on the left most of the way with a few crossings. Excellent hike. There are flowers and mushrooms. It was a good fly fishing trip.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,759 ft
Max:3,614 ft
891 ft
891 ft
2,759 ft3,044 ft3,329 ft3,614 ft0.0 mi1.9 mi3.8 mi5.7 mi7.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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