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Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60)

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39.51783
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This trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness and provides great views of Copper Mountain Ski Area to the south and the Tenmile Range to the southeast. The trail climbs steadily up through aspen and lodgepole pine forests before reaching the two Wheeler Lakes. If you want a longer hike, then you can continue on the Gore Range Trail up to Lost Lake or to the top of Uneva Pass.* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

USGS Topo Good road labels
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Thu, Jan 15
19° / 36°
💨 18 mph • 🌧 1%
Fri, Jan 16
8° / 21°
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Sat, Jan 17
2° / 17°
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Sun, Jan 18
14° / 33°
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Mon, Jan 19
14° / 30°
💨 13 mph • 🌧 6%

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