6.9 mi
Distance
1,663 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 55m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Wheeler Lake is an out-and-back trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Park County, Colorado. It is 6.9 miles long and gains 1,663 feet. The nearest town is Alma, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,346 ft |
| High point | 3.4 mi | 3,720 ft |
| End | 6.9 mi | 3,346 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Alma, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Park County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Pike National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
McCullough Gulch Designated Dispersed Camping
2.9 mi awayWhite River National Forest
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Spruce Creek/Crystal Creek Designated Dispersed Camping
5.4 mi awayWhite River National Forest
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Lower Crystal Lake- Dispersed Camping
5.4 mi awayWhite River National Forest
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