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Hinsdale County - 34 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Hinsdale County

Hinsdale County is one of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. Hinsdale County is covered by mountains, including five 14,000 and over 20 13,000 ft. peaks, and contains one of the most roadless areas in the country.

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American Basin
Outdoors - Other
1 Day Treks
American Basin is a high alpine basin located in Hinsdale County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. This place is well known for its incredible display of alpine wildflowers which are usually at their peak from mid-July to early August. It is a high alpine basin surrounded by high cliffs on the west and mountain peaks on the east and south, reaching from over thirteen thousand feet to over fourteen thousand feet.
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American Peak
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
American Peak is the 102nd highest summit in Colorado. It is an archetypal San Juan summit in the Lake City region. American Peak ranks as the 102nd-highest peak in Colorado. Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter, and as thunderstorms in summer, with a dry period in late spring. Quiet risky trekking destination and also it offers nice views of this area.
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Baldy Cinco
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Baldy Cinco is one summit in a group of four 13ers located on the north end of Snow Mesa - a vast, high altitude plateau east of Spring Creek Pass.The mountain, a thirteener, is located on the Continental Divide in the San Juan Mountains. Different areas of the slopes of Baldy Cinco lie in the Rio Grande National Forest, the La Garita Wilderness, and the Gunnison National Forest.
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Calf Creek Plateau
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Calf Creek Plateau is a mountain in the northern San Juan Mountains of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The easiest route to the summit starts at the Powderhorn Lakes Trailhead located at the northern edge of the wilderness area.All these routes begin in subalpine forests before emerging into the scenic alpine landscape of the Powderhorn Wilderness.
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Cannibal Plateau
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Cannibal Plateau is a summit in Hinsdale County, Colorado in the United States. It is composed of basaltic lava flows of the Hinsdale Formation, which are dated as 16 to 19 million years old. The easiest route to the summit starts at the Powderhorn Lakes Trailhead located at the northern edge of the wilderness area. All these routes begin in subalpine forests before emerging into the scenic alpine landscape of the Powderhorn Wilderness.
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Cinnamon Pass
Viewpoints
1 Day Treks
Mountain Passes
Cinnamon Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.853m above the sea level, located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is a 19.2 mile 4WD route between Silverton and Lake City Colorado and is part of the well known Alpine Loop. This is one of Colorado's most scenic offroad drives and this long climb on narrowing shelf road is primarily used for off road driving and it’s accessible from May until October.
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Continental Reservoir
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Continental Reservoir is a large irrigation impoundment located south of Lake City, in the center of Hinsdale County, Colorado. The Continental Reservoir has a fluctuating surface elevation of roughly 10,300 feet, with nearly 150 acres of pristine blue water tucked into picturesque Rocky Mountain wilderness.
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Darley Mountain
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Darley Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.997m above the sea level, located in Ouray County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.It is part of the San Juan Mountains which are a subset of the Rocky Mountains, and is west of the Continental Divide. A good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do.
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Dunsinane Mountain
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Dunsiname Mountain is an interesting and impressive peak located in the Cimarron Range of San Juan Mountains. It is part of the San Juan Mountains which are a subset of the Rocky Mountains, and is situated west of the Continental Divide. A good trekking destination and the views from its summit are majestic.
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Engineer Pass
Viewpoints
1 Day Treks
Mountain Passes
Engineer Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.901m above the sea level, in the U.S. state of Colorado.Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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Graham Peak
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Graham Peak is a prominent mountain summit in the San Juan Mountains , a range of the Rocky Mountains System in southwestern Colorado hike to the top of Graham Peak assures solitude and excellent desert views. From the summit of Graham Peak you will have expansive views of the Great Basin Desert.
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Half Peak
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Half Peak is a striking mountain comprised of a high summit plateau guarded by dramatic cliffs. The 13,848-foot thirteener is located in Gunnison National Forest, 14.3 miles southwest by south of the Town of Lake City in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. A good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do.
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Handies Peak
Viewpoints
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
A high prominent mountain of the San Juan Mountains range in the Rocky Mountains of North America, which is popular for trekking and its breath taking views. There are so many other adventure activities possible here and also you can spend some beautiful time in this cool climate and beautiful nature.
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Lake City Ski Hill
Skiing Spots
Mountain Peaks
The Lake City Ski Hill is a great place to learn to ski or practice your turns, on skis or snowboard. With 14 skiable acres, six trails, and one terrain park, the ski hill isn’t huge.It’s a locals’ mountain with several runs and a small warming hut. Situated in Lake City, a picturesque alpine town, there is plenty of lodging and places to eat. Tucked away on the Silver Thread Scenic Highway, it’s perfect for those looking to escape any crowds.
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Lake San Cristobal
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Lake San Cristobal is colorado’s second largest natural body of water. IT was formed about 700 years ago when the first Slumgullion Earthflow, a natural landslide, created a dam across the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. It hosts activities year round, with boating, camping and fishing popular in the summer, and ice fishing and skating in the winter. Many old silver mines are near the lake and it is very clean and well kept, and stocked with Rainbow Trout.
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Lake San Cristobal Overlook
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Lake San Cristobal Overlook perches above the east side of Lake San Cristobal, offering views across Colorado’s second largest natural lake, the Slumgullion Earthflow, and the surrounding San Juan Mountains.A variety of trout live in the cold waters of this lake. You can fish from any of the public access areas of the shore. Boats, including canoes, kayaks, and fishing boats, are available for rent from local businesses.
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Matterhorn Creek Trailhead
1 Day Treks
Off-road Spots
This trailhead provides access to the south sides of Wetterhorn Peak and Matterhorn Peak. Uncompahgre Peak can also be accessed from this trailhead.Camping is permitted along Henson Creek Road 9.2 miles outside of the town of Lake City.
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Matterhorn Peak
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Matterhorn Peak is the highest peak in the Sawtooth Ridge group, a series of sharp granite peaks and spires on Sierra Nevada crest. It is the tallest peak in the craggy Alps-like Sawtooth Ridge and the northernmost 12,000-foot peak in the Sierra Nevada. A good trekking destination and also there are so many viewpoints here.

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