HIGHLIGHTS
As fall begins the aspens surrounding Trout Lake can create a collage of
color.
Then, in late fall, it begins to snow in the mountains.
At Trout Lake, those first snows are often not enough to cover the
road or the
lake, but do make the view a bit more interesting.
Still, the snow is enough to create a nordic area beyond the Trestle, where a couple of locals may decide a
mountain serenade is appropriate.
In addition, an early winter always creates a
photo opportunity.
DIRECTIONS
From Ridgway take Colorado 62 west 22 miles to Colorado 145. Turn left, south, and stay on 145 past Telluride and Ophir to Trout Lake Road. Turn left onto Trout Lake Road. The parking area is on your right in front of the lake.
ELEVATION
9,710 feet (Trout Lake).
RESOURCES
San Juan National Forest
Uncompahgre National Forest
PHOTOGRAPHS