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Fremont Pass - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Fremont Pass

Fremont Pass is one of the highest, most scenic roads in Colorado, and is named after famed American west explorer John C. Frémont.It forms the continental divide on the border between Lake County and Summit County. The pass is named for John C. Frémont, an explorer of the American West who discovered the pass. Despite being one of the highest mountain passes in the state, the only steep part is the switchback on the final ascent toward the Climax mine on the south side.
Address : Fremont Pass, Colorado 80461, USA

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Clinton PeakClinton Peak is a high mountain summit in the Mosquito Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,864-foot thirteener is located 2.1 miles east of Fremont Pass, Colorado, United States, on the Continental Divide separating San Isabel National Forest and Lake County from Pike National Forest and Park County.
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Mount ArkansasMount Arkansas is an impressive peak that dominates the view from Freemont Pass on Route 91. The western slopes are less steep but are covered with scree. A good trekking destination and also there are so many tings to see and do.
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Mount DemocratMount Democrat is one of the tallest peaks in Park County, Colorado. Standing at an elevation of 14,148 feet, it is the fifth highest peak in the county. The mountain is located in the Mosquito Range, a sub-range of the Rocky Mountains. Mount Democrat is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The standard route to the summit is a fairly challenging hike, but does not require any technical climbing skills.
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Wheeler LakeWheeler Lake is a stunning alpine lake located in Park County. Surrounded by towering mountains and serene forest, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen alike. Fishing is a particularly popular activity at Wheeler Lake, as the waters are home to a variety of trout species. Visitors can also enjoy swimming and canoeing in the calm waters. In addition to its natural beauty, Wheeler Lake is also rich in history. The lake was created in 1932.
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Clinton Gulch Dam ReservoirClinton Gulch Dam is a reservoir in Summit County. The dam was built in 1978 and the reservoir has a capacity of 38,000 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to store water for the city of Denver, but it also provides flood control and recreation. The reservoir is open to fishing, camping, and picnicking, and there are several hiking trails in the area. Clinton Gulch Dam is one of the many reservoirs in the Denver metropolitan area that helps to provide water for the growing population.
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Buckeye PeakBuckeye Peak is a mountain in the Sawatch Range in United States.One attraction of Buckeye Peak is that it makes a fairly easy and fairly safe ascent year round. There are many easy routes up the peak, but there are also some challenging snow couloir routes as well. There are some steep cliffs about, but rock quality is unknown.

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Lake County
Lake County is one of 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. As originally defined, Lake County included a large portion of western Colorado to the south and west of its present boundaries. The county was named for Twin Lakes.

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