Pomeroy Lakes

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4.8/5 (35 reviews)
St. Elmo, Colorado (Chaffee County)
Last Updated: 06/26/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

If you enjoy mining history, alpine fishing and camping then this trail is a must do. You will gain a glimpse of the areas mining history as you begin the trail at the old townsite of Romley. You will then pass several arial tram towers that are still standing before you reach the Mary Murphy Mine area, which offers an opportunity to explore several of the old structures that are still standing. After the mine you will continue through meadows and heavy timber before you reach the parking area at an elevation of 12,109' with a view of Lower Pomeroy Lake. Upper Pomeroy Lake is about a mile hike farther up the basin along an old road and is situated below Pomeroy Mountain (13,151').

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (35)
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Went up for first time this year. Trail was in good shape. Nothing abnormal to report. This trail is always beautiful and the little V-notch optional obstacle near the top of the trail is always fun.
Open
Visited: 08/03/2023

Rating is about right but it’s really deterating from atvs and it’s rough
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100
Open
Visited: 07/14/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

With my experience on this trail, having traveled it 3 times over 3 years, is that’s it’s now more challenging than first traveled. Yet, I’ve added lift and this year 35 bfgs. First trip was stock rubicon, yet seems a bit trickier now near the top 3/4 mile. Rocks have become more exposed, deeper drops, a few more spots where the line is important in tight spots while needing a turn. So, I’m suggesting the rate be slightly higher than moderate.
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Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/26/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

We opened the last few snow drifts. Lower lake is open, upper lake still iced over.
Trail Review: Pomeroy Lakes - Marcus Trusty
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1200
Partially Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/17/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Hit big snow still at 11700ft. Gonna be a few more weeks!
Trail Review: Pomeroy Lakes - Ry Boling

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