Happy Hiking: Watanga Lake

  • Watanga Lake
  • Distance:  7.9 miles
  • Type: Hard, out-and-back
  • Elevation Gain: 2,522 ft
  • Other: Dogs Allowed
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Watanga Lake is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Arapaho National Forest.  It is named for a Southern Arapaho Chief who lived in the late 1800’s.

I tried hiking to Watanga Lake a year ago in June and there was too much snow to even get to the trail junction.  This year, I waited until late July and hiked the Roaring Fork Trail to the lake with my friend Tina.  This was our third and final hike while visiting Grand Lake.

HAPPY HIKING!