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Salmon Lake

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“A short excursion off of North Willow to a beautiful high alpine lake that few get to see! ”

Matthew Coye
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11,290' 3,441 m

High

11,105' 3,385 m

Low

186' 57 m

Up

28' 9 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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Features Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is one of the flattest parts of the ascent from the Willowbrook neighborhood. Enjoy it as a cool down as you approach the lake.

Along the way, stare up at East Thorn and see if you have what it takes for the 3rd & 4th class scrambling. Please read the beta first as that route has some gut-wrenching exposure.

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Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

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  4.5 from 2 votes

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in Eagles Nest Wilderness

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in Eagles Nest Wilderness

#751

in Colorado

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Salmon lake
Oct 15, 2019 near Silvert…, CO
Staring up into the abyss that is the East Thorne!
Mar 19, 2015 near Silvert…, CO
Enjoy intermittent views to the southwest heading on the Salmon Lake Trail.
Jun 26, 2017 near Silvert…, CO
The East Thorne gnar hanging in the clouds
Mar 19, 2015 near Silvert…, CO
Enjoy the view looking out over Salmon Lake.
Jun 18, 2017 near Silvert…, CO
This is looking up at the east thorn above Salmon Lake.
Jun 18, 2017 near Silvert…, CO

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