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Mar 31, 2024 · Diamond Lake is a heavily trafficked hike located just outside of Nederland, Colorado. This 5ish mile hike starts at the extremely popular 4th of July trailhead and ends at beautiful high alpine lake, Diamond Lake. This hike contains a reverse elevation profile meaning you gain elevation on both the way there and way back to the car.
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Website: Quail LakeDistance from Colorado Springs:5 miles (10 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Picnics, Walking, PaddleboardingWebsite: Prospect LakeDistance from Colorado Springs:2 miles (5 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Walking, BikingWebsite: Pikeview ReservoirDistance from Colorado Springs:5 miles (10 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, BikingWebsite: Monument LakeDistance from Colorado Springs:21 miles (25 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, PicnicsWebsite: Palmer LakeDistance from Colorado Springs:25 miles (30 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, BikingWebsite: Crystal Creek ReservoirDistance from Colorado Springs:17 miles (35 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, BikingWebsite: South Catamount ReservoirDistance from Colorado Springs:18 miles (40 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, BikingWebsite: North Catamount ReservoirDistance from Colorado Springs:19 miles (45 min)Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Hiking, BikingWebsite: Rampart ReservoirDistance from Colorado Springs:29 miles (50 min)Activities: Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Camping, Hiking, BikingWebsite: Lake PuebloDistance from Colorado Springs:50 miles (55 min)Activities: Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Picnics, Camping, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, TubingPeople also ask
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Mar 16, 2017 · Indian Peaks Wilderness in north central Colorado includes 7 peaks over 13,000 ft tall and a large array of trails and glacier-carved lakes to explore. One of the popular trails is the 6 mile out-and-back Diamond Lake Trail which takes you to the shores of this almost 11,000 ft high alpine lake. You can reach this lake about an hour drive west ...
Diamond Lake is a pristine natural reservoir carved out by millennia of slow glacial movement and filled by meltwater. It is one of many similar lakes in this region of the Rocky Mountains west of Boulder, Colorado, but this one makes for a particularly scenic hike of moderate length and difficulty. Highlights of the trail include wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife, and, of course, the lake ...
Plan for hiking over rocks and roots, and don’t be surprised if there is water on the trail; during late spring and summer, water runoff from the high mountains will continually keep this trail wet. Getting to the Diamond Lake Trail Trailhead
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Diamond Lake Trail. Explore this 5.4-mile out-and-back trail near Nederland, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Sep 1, 2022 · Got to trailhead at 9 on a Tuesday and got the last remaining parking spot. Absolutely gorgeous hike. lots of water crossings and great views on the way up to Diamond Lake. The first half of the hike up to the lower Diamond Lake is easy. Beyond the first lake of becomes much steeper and trail is harder to locate at times.
