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A
view of Lower Mohawk Lake
upon arrival via the trial
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Start out on Spruce Creek Trail and continue on a pleasant walk
through the woods for about 2 miles. At about this point, you
will cross a 4WD road where you will pick up the trail to
Mayflower lake and a 19th century mining cabin.
Kids will enjoy exploring a private cabin located near the
settlement ruins that is available for use as a storm shelter.
From Mayflower Lake it is a steady climb of about one mile to
the old mill, the falls, and the lower Mohawk lake (pictured at
right). This leg of the trail is
not without reward; an old mill stands in the foreground of some
dramatic vistas offering great opportunities for photos.
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Continental
Falls spill from the lake above through rocky chasms. At the
lower Mohawk Lake you will be treated to a spectacular view of
Breckenridge off to the north.
But don't stop there!
Upon arriving at Lower Mohawk
lake take the trail around the left side (south) of the lake for
about another half mile to Mohawk Lake.
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Left: Breathtaking
Continental Falls on the way up to Lower Mohawk Lake. |
Above: Passing Lower Mohawk Lake (on your right) the trail bears
left to Mohawk Lake. |
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The trail will eventually climb
upward to Mohawk Lake. On
this particular day, we spotted a steep trough and decided to
try a different route. Obviously our recommendation is to never
leave the trail, but we were all up for a challenge and wanted
to try a different approach.
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Above: Depth
perception is lost in this photo, but we are 3/4ths of the way
up the trough, looking back at the last in line....
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Above: Looking upwards coming out of the trough. Again, this
route is not recommended. Stay on the main trail! |
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After a nice climb, you
arrive...upper Mohawk Lake. A great place to hang out, soak up
the sun and enjoy lunch. A
truly exhilarating hike - the beautiful scenery captures
the shear essence of what Summit County has to offer!!! |
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Above: This is it -
Beautiful Mohawk Lake. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day! |
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Above: If I am reading the map correctly, that's Pacific Peak in
the background (above my head). |
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At
right:
Looking back at Lower Mohawk Lake: What a view!! The perfect
day! |
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beginner
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intermediate
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advanced
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Black
Powder Pass
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Mohawk
Lake
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Quandary
Peak
14,265' |
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Lily
Pad
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Chihuahua
Gulch
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Lincoln & Bross
14,291' / 14,177' |
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St.
John's
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Mt.
Royal
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Bierstadt Peak
14,060' |
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Mayflower Gulch |
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Wheeler Lakes |
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Willow & Salmon Lakes |
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Loveland Pass |
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Radical Hill Trail |
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Upper Crystal Lake |
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Salt Lick
Trail |
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McCullough Gulch |
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Gray's & Torrey's
14,278' / 14,267' |
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Mesa
Cortina Trail |
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Mt.
Sniktau |
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Mt. Democrat
14,152' |
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St. Mary's Glacier |
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North
Ten Mile Trail |
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Mt.
Victoria |
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Sally Barber Mine |
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Willow
Falls |
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Mt.
Elbert
14,433' |
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Oro
Grande Trail |
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Eaglesmere Lakes |
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Buffalo Mountain
12,777' |
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Meadow Creek-Salt Lick |
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Mosquito Pass |
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Eccles Pass |
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Shrine Mountain
Trail |
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Webster Pass |
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Mt. Huron 14,003' |
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Ptarmigan Trail |
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Ptarmigan via Wilder Gulch |
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Peaks Tr. Barton Gulch |
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Wheeler
Lake - Park County |
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Hoosier Pass Loop |
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Lenawee
Trail |
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Spruce Creek Loop |
NEW! |
Nightmare on Baldy Mine |
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NEW! |
Tenderfoot
Mountain Trail |
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