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Taylor River Ranger District

Quick Facts

Taylor Lake

Elevation:	11,650 Feet (3631.5 Meters)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 127, 128
Recommended Season:	Late Summer
Size:	25 surface acres
Vehicle Accessibility:	Four-wheel Drive Vehicle

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General Description

This alpine lake lies east of Taylor Pass at an elevation of 11,650 feet. It is a 25 surface-acre lake that supports brook trout, although the Forest Service deems fishing at this lake as poor. Easy access to the lake can be gained from Taylor Park or Ashcroft along Taylor Pass Road, Forest Service Road 761, a rough four-wheel drive road. The Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary lies immediately north of Taylor Pass Road.

Directions from Taylor Park Road: Take four-wheel drive road #761 for three miles to the lake.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Family Camping	Dorchester Campground	No
	Dispersed Camping	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Taylor Pass Road	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Trail 761 to Star Peak	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Taylor Pass Road	Yes
	Animal Identification	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Bird Identification	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Plant Identification	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Canoeing	Taylor Lake	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Taylor Lake	Yes

Related Activities

Dorchester Campground - Dorchester Campground is popular with off-road vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir.

Taylor Pass Road #761 - Taylor Pass Road climbs from Taylor Park to Taylor Pass (11,928 feet). Access to the pass may be obtained from Ashcroft or Taylor Park.

Taylor River Road - The Taylor River Road is a paved, narrow, winding road, that follows the Taylor River through Taylor Canyon. Traffic is usually very heavy in the summer months.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Gunnison County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 36 , Gunnison, CO, 81230, Phone: 970-641-1501

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