Lake of the Clouds - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Top Activities Near Lake of the Clouds

Attractions Near Lake of the Clouds

Mount Cirrus

0.87 km away from here

This mountain is located along the Continental Divide on the Western border of Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a unique mountain that is much darker in color than most of its neighbors. It is at the head of a wonderful basin, Hitchens Gulch, and is flanked on its North & East by high and rugged ridges. If one approaches Cirrus directly, they will pass a beautiful high alpine lake, Lake of the Clouds.

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Never Summer Mountains

1.16 km away from here

The Never Summer Mountains are a mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in north central Colorado in the United States consisting of seventeen named peaks. The range is small and tall, covering only 25 sq mi with a north-south length of 10 mi while rising to over 12,000 ft at over ten distinct peaks. panoramic view of the range is available from sections of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. One of the northernmost peaks, Nokhu Crags.

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Mount Richthofen

4.05 km away from here

Mount Richthofen is the highest summit of the Never Summer Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Today, the mountain is typically climbed from Lake Agnes to the north, easily reachable from Cameron Pass. The mountain is a steep Class 3 climb that often requires travel on steep scree slopes that are not very stable. The mountain was named in honor of pioneering German geologist Baron Ferdinand von Richthofen, apparently by Clarence King's 1870 survey team.

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Mount Mahler

4.53 km away from here

Mount Mahler is a mountain in the Never Summer Mountains in United States. Mahler's east ridge provides a challenging class 4 route over steep and sometimes loose terrain. Mahler's north face provides a relatively easy and monotonous class 2 slog up a long talus slope. Climbing Point 11,960 along with Mount Mahler would make an excellent loop hike. To do this, descend Mount Mahler to the west down the ridge.

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Braddock Peak

5.51 km away from here

Braddock Peak is one of the three mountains that frame the classic view on the south side of Cameron Pass. It is a popular peak for skiing and splitboarding. The summit of Braddock Peak provides stunning views of the south side of the Diamond Peaks. The mountain is highly accessible in the winter via the Lake Agnes Trail. The Nokhu Hut and Agnes Hut, managed by Never Summer Nordic, sit near the base of Braddock and provide shelter for overnight adventures in this area.

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Nokhu Crags

5.8 km away from here

Nokhu Crags is an interesting outcropping of craggy spires located on the northern end of the Never Summer Mountain Range in northern Colorado.The rocks of the peak were formed as a sedimentary deposit millions of years ago in an ancient ocean basin. Today the mountain is a barren, almost treeless form, virtually devoid of vegetation. During the day, pika and mountain goats may be seen and heard on the steep slopes.

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Discover More Attractions in Grand County, Home of Lake of the Clouds

Grand County

Grand County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado, which is home to a wonderful blend of valleys, lakes and peaks. Although Winter Park is the most known, Granby is actually the largest town. The county seat is Hot Sulphur Springs.

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Location of Lake of the Clouds

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