My list of colorado's top 10 most scenic lakes
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As a Colorado native with many years exploring this beautiful state, I compiled a list of the lakes I believe are the most scenic along with maps that show exactly where they are located. They range from 7,040ft - 11,310ft. Some easy to access, some hard to access. Some busy, some remote. All incredible.
#1 Maroon Lake, Aspen
Elevation: 9,586 Feet
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: High
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: High
#2 Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs
Elevation: 7,040 Feet
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Traffic: High
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Traffic: High
#3 Trappers Lake, Flattop Wilderness
Elevation: 9,632 Feet
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Traffic: Low
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Traffic: Low
#4 Steamboat Lake, Steamboat Springs
Elevation: 8,031 Feet
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
#5 Blue Lake, Ward
Elevation: 11,310 Feet
Access Difficulty: Moderate-Hard
Traffic: Low
Access Difficulty: Moderate-Hard
Traffic: Low
#6 Woods Lake, Telluride
Elevation: 8,697 Feet
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Low
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Low
#7 Lake Isabel, Indian Peaks Wilderness
Elevation: 10,873 Feet
Access Difficulty: Moderate-Hard
Traffic: Low
Access Difficulty: Moderate-Hard
Traffic: Low
#8 Sky Pond, Rocky Mountain National Park
Elevation: 10,906 Feet
Access Difficulty: Hard
Traffic: Low
Access Difficulty: Hard
Traffic: Low
#9 Ruedi Reservoir, Basalt
Elevation: 7,771 Feet
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Low - Moderate
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Low - Moderate
#10 Gross Reservoir, Boulder County
Elevation: 7,290 Feet
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate
Access Difficulty: Easy
Traffic: Moderate