Near Wheeler Lakes Trail #60.1A
Wildflowers in front of one of the Wheeler Lakes
Near Wheeler Lakes Trail #60.1A
A peak at the Gore Range
Near Wheeler Lakes Trail #60.1A
Copper Mountain and the 10 Mile Range
Near Wheeler Lakes Trail #60.1A
At terminus of the Wheeler Lakes portion, looking towards Lake Dillon.
Near Wheeler Lakes Trail #60.1A
Remarkable wildflowers in late July

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Wheeler Lakes Trail #60.1A

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An easy stroll through alpine meadows past two lakes
0.3
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViewsWildflowers

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
11,080ft
High Point
11,049ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Though it takes some work on the Gore Range Trail #60 to get here, this easy trail is short but filled with amazing wildflowers in July and early August. Wander through meadows with slight inclines past two lakes, then short ways down the a view of the Gore Range.

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