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Summary: From wherever you park along this road, continue on it on foot. The road works its way up several switchbacks before entering the valley floor. Along the way you will pass by several ruins of old buildings. I don't think there was ever much mining activity in the area so I'm not sure why all the buildings are here. Along the way you will pass 4 large rocky sections in the road that are known as the Jaws of Como Lake Road. If you are on foot it is fun to stop and watch some of the extreme 4X4s try to tackle these obstacles. The road will pass by Como Lake before treeline. Then you will ascend a headwall next to the blue lakes and along side a stunning waterfall. After ascending the headwall the trail will wander up past another small lake before suddenly opening up to views of Crater Lake set at the base of Little Bear Peak's cliffs. Trailhead: From the intersection of Colorado 160 and Colorado 150 (East of Alamosa) head north on Colorado 150 for 3.1 miles. There is no sign for the road to turn on, but it us just after the 3 mile marker on the right side. Turn here. After a quarter of a mile you will pass a sign letting you know you are in Wilderness area. Continue on this road as far as you are willing to go. The road quickly turns from sand to rock and becomes quite rough. If you are driving a passenger car you won't get far. Standard 4x4's will make it to maybe 10,500. The road goes to Como Lake, but unless you own a Rock Crawler you'll have to walk most of the way. (Lat:37.54092 Lon:-105.57244) Trail Guides for Crater Lake: Colorados Fourteeners by Gerry Roach (Fulcrum Publishing) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: San Carlos Ranger District 719-269-8500 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Wade on 7/30/2005 I hiked into this lake during my boy scout days. Great view I will never forget. It has been 20 years since I hiked into this area but I still remember it. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Costilla County Hiking, Costilla County Trails, Costilla County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
