Pitkin Lake - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Pitkin Lake

Pitkin Creek Park Condominiums by Gore Creek Properties

★★★

6.02 km away from here

1 Reviews

4.1

$211.51 per nightSelect

Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort

★★★

7.06 km away from here

3 Reviews

9.3

$147.25 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Pitkin Lake

Attractions Near Pitkin Lake

Eagles Nest Wilderness

3.8 km away from here

The Eagles Nest Wilderness is a true wilderness experience, situated in the Summit County area of Colorado. The area is characterized by its high mountain peaks, forests, and rivers. There are several different trails to explore, each offering its own unique scenery and challenges. Whether you're looking for a short day hike or a longer backpacking trip, the Eagles Nest Wilderness has something to offer. Wildlife is abundant in the area, and you might even see some eagles nesting in the cliffs.

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Gore Valley Trail

5.93 km away from here

Beautiful paved path popular for walking and biking with great mountain, aspen trees, and stream views. The entire trail is 12 miles long and spans from East Valley Trail on the western end and the Val Pass Trail on the eastern end.

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Gore Creek

6.4 km away from here

This is a modest 18.5 mile-long river with lots to offer outdoor recreation visitors. The river is situated in Eagle County and drains part of the Rocky Mountains at the south end of Gore Range via Gore Valley.

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Mount Powell

8.59 km away from here

Mount Powell is a mountain in Summit County. The mountain has an elevation of 14,028 feet and is the highest point in Summit County. Mount Powell is part of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and is one of the most popular climbing destinations in Colorado. The mountain was named after John Wesley Powell, who was the first person to climb it. Mount Powell is home to many different wildlife species, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and eagles.

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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

8.94 km away from here

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are the world's highest botanical garden, located at 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado, United States, at an 8,200 feet altitude in the Rocky Mountains. Other gardens include the Children's Garden and Schoolhouse Garden. Together these gardens contain about 2,000 varieties of plants, including over 500 different varieties of wildflowers and alpine plants. The Gardens are open to the public year-round.

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Vail Village

9.5 km away from here

This is a charming place to walk around, shop, look at the stunning architecture, or enjoy a delicious meal. For outdoor enthusiasts, Vail has some of the most scenic hiking trails in the Vail Valley. Booth Falls, Shrine Pass, Lost Lake Trailhead, and Piney River Ranch are just some of the favorites in the area.

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Discover More Attractions in Eagle County, Home of Pitkin Lake

Eagle County

Eagle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. Eagle is an extremely outdoorsy town that has abundant recreational options for everyone. The town is surrounded by town-owned open space and has several panoramic trails for all types of skills and ages.

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Location of Pitkin Lake

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