Near Nambe Lake Trail
Nambe Lake
Near Nambe Lake Trail
On the way to Nambe Lake
Near Nambe Lake Trail
Happy little falls on the way to Nambe Lake.
Near Nambe Lake Trail
Part way to the lake
Near Nambe Lake Trail
Nambe Lake

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Nambe Lake Trail

4.2 (11 Ratings)
A short trail following Rio Nambe to the lake that feeds the stream.
1
mi
Distance
942
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.01mi
Distance
942ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
11,369ft
High Point
10,427ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail intersects the Winsor National Recreation Trail at the Rio Nambe crossing. Follow the babbling creek up and up to the beautiful lake almost 1000 feet above the trail intersection. The sometimes rocky and sometimes muddy trail traces the stream as it cascades down the mountain. Once at the top you are rewarded with a spectacular view of the lake and the cirque wrapping around and towering over the water. This is definitely a hands on the knees uphill. Once you reach the lake, you can continue to climb up without the benefit of a trail or turn around and head back down with a big smile on your face.

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Contributors
Peter Olson