Adams Lake

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Adams Lake is located in the White River National Forest as a spur off of Blair Mountain. If you are looking for a potential place to go camping while you are out in this area, look no further than Adams Lake. As you ascend up to the top where the lake resides, you will notice an abundance of wildf...Read More
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Highlights of Adams Lake

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
10859 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
05/21 - 11/22
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
601.2C
Nearest Town
Glenwood Springs
Nearest Services
Glenwood Springs
Management Agency
White River National Forest
District
Rifle Ranger District

Overview

Adams Lake is located in the White River National Forest as a spur off of Blair Mountain. If you are looking for a potential place to go camping while you are out in this area, look no further than Adams Lake. As you ascend up to the top where the lake resides, you will notice an abundance of wildflowers nestled on both sides of the loose, rocky shale inclines. Once you approach the top, a crisp, clean, cool mountain lake will greet you. The lake is surrounded by tall cliff walls and some of the most beautiful, dense patches of wildflowers as far as the eye can see. If it is not windy out, the reflection of the mountains in the crystal clear water with the rainbow trout that feed on the surface of the lake, you may never want to leave.

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
18 Community Reviews
1 Video
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