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| Emerald Lake |
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Elevation:
10,300 Feet
Handicapped Accessible:
no
Recommended Season:
Early Fall
Usage:
Heavy in Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:
Four-wheel Drive Vehicle
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - September
From Gothic Campground, From the Gothic campground follow East River Road #317 two and a half miles upstream. The lake is on the south side of the road.
Location Information
Emerald Lake lies high in the East River Valley amidst the Elk Mountains. From a jeep trail above the lake it takes on an emerald green hue, that is simply breathtaking. This 12 surface-acre lake supports rainbow trout and good fishing. An avalanche path crosses Forest Road 317 just south of the lake. This snowfield often prevents access to the lake from Gothic. The only vehicle access to the lake after a heavy snow year is via Paradise Divide Road.
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