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Lonesome Lake TH #2126
The Lonesome Lake trail begins at Homestake Road #703 and ends at Lonesome Lake: This is a long but relatively gentle climb through woods and occasional large meadows up a mountain-walled glacial valley to Lonesome Lake. The trail can be faint in some of the meadow sections.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
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| Restrictions: | Holy Cross Wilderness regulations apply to areas within the Wilderness boundary. |
| Closest Towns: | Red Cliff |
| Information Center: | Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District 24747 US Highway 24 Minturn, CO 81645 (970) 827-5715 |
General Information
Directions: Travel west from Vail on I-70 to Exit 171 for Minturn. Exit here and head south on US 24 for about 13 miles to Homestake Road, FSR 703. Proceed southwest about 10 miles on this improved dirt road, past the Gold Park Campground, and to the small parking area on the right across the road from the trailhead, which is just before a road junction to the Homestake Reservoir dam.Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
East Fork Homestake Creek and Lonesome Lake| Fish Species | trout |
| Special Designations | The Colorado Division of Wildlife sets fishing regulations. Obtain their Colorado Fishing Regulations handbook for regulations. |
| Water Temperature | cold |
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Horse Riding
Location
Area/Length :
5.6 miles
Latitude :
39.374035
Longitude :
-106.456286
Elevation :
10005 - 11571