This alpine lake lies east of Taylor Pass at an elevation of 11,650 feet. It is a 25 surface-acre lake that supports brook trout, although the Forest Service deems fishing at this lake as poor. Easy access to the lake can be gained from Taylor Park or Ashcroft along Taylor Pass Road, Forest Service Road 761, a rough four-wheel drive road. The Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary lies immediately north of Taylor Pass Road.
Directions from Taylor Park Road: Take four-wheel drive road #761 for three miles to the lake.
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Family Camping
Dorchester Campground
No
Dispersed Camping
Taylor Lake
Yes
Cold Water Fishing
Taylor Lake
Yes
Four-Wheel Driving
Taylor Pass Road
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Trail 761 to Star Peak
Yes
Horseback Riding
Taylor Pass Road
Yes
Animal Identification
Taylor Lake
Yes
Bird Identification
Taylor Lake
Yes
Plant Identification
Taylor Lake
Yes
Wildflower Identification
Taylor Lake
Yes
Lakes & Reservoirs
Taylor Lake
Yes
Canoeing
Taylor Lake
Yes
Viewing Scenery
Taylor Lake
Yes
Related Activities
Dorchester Campground - Dorchester Campground is popular with off-road vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir.
Taylor Pass Road #761 - Taylor Pass Road climbs from Taylor Park to Taylor Pass (11,928 feet). Access to the pass may be obtained from Ashcroft or Taylor Park.
Taylor River Road - The Taylor River Road is a paved, narrow, winding road, that follows the Taylor River through Taylor Canyon. Traffic is usually very heavy in the summer months.
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