Mitchell Lake
Description:
Mitchell
Lake is a shallow lake located just north of the Mitchell Creek Trail in the
Indian Peaks Wilderness. It lies in a wet meadow where the shore is lined
with willows. The lake contains cutthroat trout and is generally ice free
by June. Camping is not permitted at the lake.
Features:
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Area: |
13.5 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.6 miles |
| Elevation: |
10,700 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
14.5 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - Sept |
Vicinity Map
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Directions:
Mitchell
Lake is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and can be reached via the Mitchell
Creek Trail. Take Highway 72 north from Nederland for approximately eight miles
to Ward. Turn west on Forest Road 112 and travel about five miles to the Brainard
Lake Recreation Area and the Mitchell Lake Trailhead. Hike .8 miles to the lake.
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