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Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

11,995' 3,656 m

High

11,548' 3,520 m

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Up

447' 136 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

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

Description

The Quartz Lake trail is 0.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 572 - Little Blanco Trail. and ends at Quartz Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

This trail is nearly all above the treeline and you have 360 degree views of mountains all around you. Then it descends down a bit and you'll see the beautiful blue of this high elevation lake that is full of fish and surrounded by wildflowers and spruce trees.

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Shared By:

Jeanelle Wychesit

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#270

in Colorado

#2,183

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A view of Quartz Lake and the surrounding area.
Apr 26, 2026 near Pagosa…, CO
If you're hiking in the summer after the snowpack has melted, the wildflowers are gorgeous.
Apr 26, 2026 near Pagosa…, CO
Lovely flowers
Apr 26, 2026 near Pagosa…, CO
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