Lake Dorothy
Description:
Lake
Dorothy is the highest lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. It lies on a bench
below Mount Neva and above Arapaho Pass. This deep lake contains good sized
cutthroat trout and is heavily fished. Most of the shoreline is accessible
for fishing. The west side is bordered by steep rock walls. Although camping
is permitted, rocky terrain makes it less suitable for camping.
Features:
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Area: |
13.9 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.63 miles |
| Elevation: |
12,061 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
100 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - September |
Vicinity Map
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Directions:
Lake
Dorothy is reached via the Arapaho Pass Trail from the east side and the Caribou
Pass Trail from the west. Hike 3.2 miles from the Fourth of July Trailhead on
the Arapaho Pass Trail or 4 miles from the Junco Lake Trailhead on the Caribou
Pass Trail. Lake Dorothy is located in the Neva Travel Zone.
To
get to the Fourth of July Trailhead take County Road 130 west from Nederland
to County Road 111 (about 5 miles). Continue on 111 for another five miles to
the Fourth of July Trailhead. The Junco Lake Trailhead can be reached by taking
Highway 40 south from Granby to County Road 83 at Tabernash. Shortly after turning
left on 83 turn left on CR84 and left after !/2 mile on Forest Road 129. Travel
north for about 11 miles to Meadow Creek Reservoir. Continue around the reservoir
to the Junco Lake Trailhead and the west end of the trail.
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