King Lake
Description:
King
Lake is a deep emerald green lake situated in a rock cirque near Rollins Pass.
This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
The lake contains cutthroat and rainbow trout. About two thirds of the shoreline
is accessible for fishing. Camping is permitted at the lake and requires a
permit for the Middle Boulder Travel Zone.
Features:
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Area: |
10.4 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.47 miles |
| Elevation: |
11,430 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
65 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
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Rainbow trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - September |
Vicinity Map
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Directions:
King
Lake can be reached via the King Lake Trail. From the Hessie Trailhead take
the Devils Thumb Trail for 1.3 miles to the King Lake Trail. Hike about 4.3
miles to the lake. The Rollins Pass Trailhead is just a half mile from the lake.
Take the Corona Trail to the King Lake Trail above the lake. The King Lake Trail
descends to the lake in about .2 miles.
To
get to the Rollins Pass Trailhead take Highway 40 to Winter Park. Turn east
on the Moffat Road (Forest Road 149) just south of Winter Park. Travel about
14 miles on the dirt road to the trailhead. The Hessie Trailhead can be reached
via County Road 130 west from Nederland to Eldora. Continue west on County Road
111 just west of Eldora. Follow the narrow diret road for another mile to the
Hessie turnoff.
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