Betty Lake
Description:
Betty
Lake is a shallow lake that lies on a bench above timberline. The lake contains
cutthroat trout. All of the shoreline is easily accessible for fishing. Camping
is permitted but campfires are not allowed. A camping permit for the Middle
Boulder Travel Zone is required.
Features:
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Area: |
5.8 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.47 miles |
| Elevation: |
11,480 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
11 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - September |
Vicinity Map
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Directions:
Betty
Lake is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and can be reached via the Bob
and Betty Lakes Trail. From the Rollins Pass Trailhead on the west, travel east
on the King Lake Trail for .7 miles to the Bob and Betty Lakes Trail. This trail
is about five miles from the Hessie Trailhead on the east. Betty Lake is about
.5 miles from the beginning of the trail. 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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