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Columbine Lake

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Columbine Lake is located near the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, offering a landscape of forests and alpine lakes. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 75°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Rocky Mountain National Park and the town of Estes Park, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring local shops and eateries.

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Location

Columbine Lake is located in Colorado

Coordinates

40.04564819 N
105.69920182 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

2 hrs 47 min from Denver
2 hrs 57 min from Boulder
3 hrs 29 min from Greeley
3 hrs 33 min from Fort Collins

Jason H.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

Well Worth the Hike

An out and back trail, it’s well worth it to get to this lake. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more scenic vista.

I didn’t find this trail to be heavily travelled. The lake wa most definitely not crowded. But even with the people around, it was one of the most peaceful places I’ve had the pleasure to visit.

Month of VisitAugust

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Jake W.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

HIKE TO AN AMAZING ALPINE LAKE>>AN ABSOLUTE GEM

This is an 8.4 mile out and back hike the coordinates to the trail head are 40.044400, -105.731950. This as an amazingly beautiful hike into a mountain gem. If your looking for an amazing weekend away from people in a mind blowing alpine lake this is it. PLEASE make sure and pick up after yourselves.

You must obtain a backcountry permit as this does sit in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. You can obtain these passes by going into the Arapahoe/Roosevelt ranger district either in boulder or in grand county. This lake never fills up as most people want to stay on the eastern side of the divide. But being only 2 hrs away is a perfect weekend or overnight adventure.

Its a prime location to see moose!! REMEMBER this is a backpacking hike!

Siteonly 6 camp spots available per night camp 100 ft from water.

Month of VisitJuly