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Trappers Lake
Colorados second-largest lake boasts unobstructed views of the dramatic Flattop Mountains, including an unusual 1,650-foot amphitheater-shaped peak that sits on the edge of the shore.
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Trappers Lake Details
Colorados second-largest lake boasts unobstructed views of the dramatic Flattop Mountains, including an unusual 1,650-foot amphitheater-shaped peak that sits on the edge of the shore. This lake is so stunning that it convinced Forest Service surveyors to abandon the plan to create luxury homes and fight for wilderness protection instead. That event was believed to inspire the US Wilderness Prevention Act of 1964. During your visit, you can go hiking, swimming, horseback riding, and fishing. In fact, it is one of the best places to find Cutthroat trout (although if you happen to reel one in, you will be required to release it before you go).
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Trappers Lake
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Colorado Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway
The Flat Tops Mountain Range may be one of the least explored regions in the state, although there is no shortage of spectacular landmarks or sights to see.
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Hanging Lake
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Stagecoach State Park
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Glenwood Canyon
Carved by the mighty Colorado River over 3 million years ago this 12.5 mile canyon is one of the largest of its kind in the state.
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Glenwood Canyon Recreation Trail
As one of the more popular trails along the Colorado River, this cycling path has plenty to offer in terms of scenic landscapes.
