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Lakes & Reservoirs: Colorado

Quick Facts

Mirror Lake

Elevation:	11,000 Feet (3428.9 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible:	No
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 130, 129
Recommended Season:	Summer
Usage:	Moderate in Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

General Description

This beautiful alpine lake lies in the shadow of the Continental Divide at an elevation of 11,000 feet. The lake supports brook and rainbow trout, but the fishing is rated as poor by the Forest Service. Mirror Lake Campground provides ten campsites on the lake shore. Nonmotorized boating is permitted on this lake of 27 surface acres.

Directions from Taylor Park Trading Post: From Taylor Park turn on to Forest Road #765, which will bring you into Tincup. Take Road #267 east three miles from the town of Tincup to Mirror Lake.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Mid-June through Mid-September .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Family Camping	Mirror Lake	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Mirror Lake	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Timberline Trail	No
	Horseback Riding	Timberline Trail	No
	Bird Identification	Mirror Lake	Yes
	Plant Identification	Mirror Lake	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Mirror Lake	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Mirror Lake	Yes

Related Activities

Timberline (N & S) Trailhead - The Timberline Trailhead lies along Cottonwood Pass Road near the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary. Timberline Trail and the Continental Divide Trail lead north and south from this trailhead.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO