Lake Creek AKA Cloverdale Mine

4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Located within the San Isabel National Forest, roughly equidistant between Cotopaxi and Westcliffe, Lake Creek is a traditional Colorado mountain road that provides a mix of rugged scenery, mining history, and limited technical driving while passing the Cloverdale Mine and leading to the Silver Lake...Read More
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Highlights of Lake Creek AKA Cloverdale Mine

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
11562 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
198
Nearest Town
Hillside
Nearest Services
Westcliffe
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest, Custer County, Colorado
District
San Carlos Ranger District

Overview

Located within the San Isabel National Forest, roughly equidistant between Cotopaxi and Westcliffe, Lake Creek is a traditional Colorado mountain road that provides a mix of rugged scenery, mining history, and limited technical driving while passing the Cloverdale Mine and leading to the Silver Lake hiking trail. Along the way, Balman Lake and Rainbow Lake offer great vehicle-based camping, making this a suitable choice for just about any adventurer.

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18 Waypoints
56 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
28 Community Reviews
1 Video
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