Brush Creek Lakes - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Attractions Near Brush Creek Lakes

Cottonwood Peak

3.91 km away from here

Cottonwood Peak is a mountain in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, located in the Iverson Creek area. It is a volcanic feature of the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province that formed in the past 1.6 million years during the Pleistocene Epoch.

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Lake of the Clouds

9.81 km away from here

The lake is situated in a valley between two ridges in the Porcupine Mountains. Surrounded by virgin wilderness and stunning vistas, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen. The lake is a prominent feature of the park, and can be viewed at the Lake of the Clouds Overlook at the west terminus of the former Michigan highway. The state park occasionally hosts a nighttime sky watch at the lake.

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Spread Eagle Peak

11.02 km away from here

Spread Eagle Peak is ranked the 306th highest peak in Colorado and towers over the beautiful Lakes of the Clouds basin. The peak dominates the western skyline while approaching the Gibson Creek trailhead from Westcliffe. It's close proximity to the Wet Mountain Valley makes it a nice dayhike with less crowds or a great winter climb.

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Hermit Pass

13.44 km away from here

Hermit Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.986m above the sea level, located in Custer County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It's one of the highest roads of Colorado. It is recommended that beginner riders avoid this road. The route demands 100% concentration.

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Hermit Lake

15.16 km away from here

Hermit Lake is an isolated body of water, located way up at 11,314 feet in elevation west of Westcliffe, Colorado. Hermit Lake is found within the San Isabel National Forest and can be accessed via a short out & back trail. It is a moderately trafficked destination because of its incredibly scenic alpine atmosphere. It is found in Custer County, tucked in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains north of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

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San Isabel Lake

15.39 km away from here

San Isabel Lake is a reservoir in Saguache County, Colorado. The lake is located in the San Isabel National Forest, and is used for recreation, including camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. The lake has a capacity of 32,000 acre-feet, and is fed by the Culebra River. The dam that impounds the lake is operated by the United States Forest Service. San Isabel Lake is also a popular destination for bird watching, as it is home to a variety of waterfowl.

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Custer County

Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. A large percentage of the county is National Forest land in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the west side and in the Wet Mountains on the east. The only lake of size is the DeWeese Reservoir in the north end of the Wet Mountain Valley.

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Location of Brush Creek Lakes

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