Mirror Lake Trail
Description:
The Mirror Lake
Trail begins at its junction with the Mummy Pass Trail at an elevation of
10,725 feet and climbs to Mirror Lake at 11,000 feet. The trail is fairly
level for about .65 miles to its junction with the Comanche Peak Trail. Horses
are not permitted beyond this junction as the trail up to Mirror Lake travels
through wet and fragile areas. A hitch rack is provided to tie your livestock.
The trail toward the lake travels along the edge of a large meadow and heads
up the valley making a gentle climb. As you near the lake, you will pass trails
leading to designated campsites. It is about .9 miles to the lake and takes
about an hour to hike it from the hitch rack, round trip.
Features:
| Length: |
1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
10,683' - 11,022' |
| Elevation change: |
485 feet |
| Season: |
Jun 15 - Oct 15 |
| Difficulty: |
Easy to moderate |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
Comanche Peak |
| Trailheads: |
Corral Creek |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
Yes |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
nearest trailhead to this trail is the Corral Creek Trailhead on the Long
Draw Road. Take Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to La Porte. Continue
on 287 north to Highway 14. Travel west on 14 for 52 miles to the Long Draw
Road. Turn left and travel ten miles to the trailhead. The trailhead is on
the left hand side of the road. Take the Corral Creek Trail to the Poudre
River Trail. Travel about a mile to the Mummy Pass Trail. Take this trail
for about 3.2 miles to the Mirror Lake Trail.
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