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Lake Isabel

Lake Isabel

0.57km from Lake Isabel

Lake Isabel is a natural lake located in Pueblo County. The lake is relatively small, covering an area of only about 30 acres. However, it is a popular destination for fishing and camping. The lake is home to several species of fish, including trout, bass, and catfish. There are also several campsites located around the lake, which offer scenic views of the water and surrounding mountains. In addition to fishing and camping, Lake Isabel is also a popular spot for swimming and picnicking.

Pueblo Mountain Park

Pueblo Mountain Park

8.67km from Lake Isabel

Pueblo Mountain Park is a recreational and educational hub in southern Colorado. Spanning over 4,600 acres, the park offers something for everyone with its hiking and biking trails, horseback riding stables, fishing lakes, and nature center. Visitors can also take advantage of the picnic areas, campgrounds, and playgrounds. In addition to its many recreational offerings, Pueblo Mountain Park is also home to a variety of plants and animals.

Bishop Castle

Bishop Castle

9.32km from Lake Isabel

Bishop Castle is an "elaborate and intricate "one-man project" named after its constructor, Jim Bishop, that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado.The "castle" is located in south central Colorado on State Highway 165 in the Wet Mountains of Southern Colorado in the San Isabel National Forest, southwest of Pueblo, Colorado.

Greenhorn Mountain

Greenhorn Mountain

11.95km from Lake Isabel

Greenhorn Mountain is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers in Pueblo County. The mountain is home to a variety of plant and animal life, as well as stunning views of the surrounding area. Greenhorn Mountain is also a popular spot for camping, picnicking, and fishing. For those looking for a challenge, the mountain also offers several hiking trails of varying difficulty. No matter what you're looking for, Greenhorn Mountain is sure to have something for everyone!

Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness

Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness

14.2km from Lake Isabel

The Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area, which contains a total of 23,087 acres and is located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. It’s under the supervision of the U.S. Forest Service. The view at the summit of Greenhorn Mountain is a panoramic spectacle. The Great Plains, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pikes Peaks, and Spanish Peaks can all be seen from the summit of Greenhorn Mountain.

Mission: Wolf

Mission: Wolf

14.47km from Lake Isabel

Mission: Wolf is a solar-powered nature center that provides a sanctuary for unwanted captive-born wolves and horses. At present, they care for 23 wolves and wolf-dog crossesand works to promote a better understanding of wolves in order to further reintroduction efforts and discourage attempts to keep wolves as pets.

Huerfano Butte

Huerfano Butte

32.38km from Lake Isabel

Huerfano Butte is a volcanic plug located 8.8 miles north of Walsenburg in Huerfano County. The butte stands 300-foot high like a lone sentinel in the arid scrubland. It’s visible for miles from any direction and served as a landmark for early explorers, signaling the route to life-giving rivers that flowed from the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Wet Mountain Valley

Wet Mountain Valley

35.35km from Lake Isabel

The Wet Mountain Valley is a peaceful home for residents and a glorious get-a-way for the thousands of visitors who discover this well-kept secret each year. It is nestled between the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Range are the scenic towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. The area is known for its historical ranches and excellent hay production.

Medano Pass

Medano Pass

36.28km from Lake Isabel

Medano Pass is a high mountain pass in the San Juan Mountains on the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 12,933 feet. It is traversed by U.S. Highway 285 and State Highway 112. The pass provides the only year-round road access to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The pass is also popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts. In winter, the pass is used by cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Medano Pass is one of the highest continuous paved roads in North America.

Music Pass Trailhead

Music Pass Trailhead

38.72km from Lake Isabel

This trailhead provides access to Music Pass and the Sand Creek valley, including the two large alpine lakes, Upper Sand Creek Lake and Lower Sand Creek Lake. A great many peaks can be climbed from this trailhead, including Cleveland Peak, Tijeras Peak, Music Mountain, Milwaukee Peak, Marble Mountain, and Blueberry Peak.

Rainbow trail

Rainbow trail

39.2km from Lake Isabel

Rainbow trail is located in Custer County, Colorado, United States. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park

40.38km from Lake Isabel

Lake Pueblo State Park is a state park in Pueblo County. The park is located on the shores of Lake Pueblo, a man-made reservoir created by the damming of the Arkansas River. The park covers over 60 miles of shoreline and offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. In addition to its many natural features, the park also contains several historical and cultural sites, including the Historic district of Bellvue, Colorado.

Medano Lake

Medano Lake

40.53km from Lake Isabel

Medano Lake is a natural lake in Saguache County. It is located in the San Luis Valley and is fed by the Medano Creek. The lake is known for its high concentration of salt, which gives it a unique buoyancy. Visitors to the lake can experience this by floating on their backs and not sinking into the water. Medano Lake is a popular spot for bird watching, as it is home to many species of waterfowl. It is also a popular spot for fishing, as the high salt content attracts many types of fish.

Medano Creek

Medano Creek

41.2km from Lake Isabel

Medano Creek is a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows through Saguache County, Colorado. The creek is best known for its ephemeral nature, as it only flows during times of heavy rainfall or snowmelt. However, when it does flow, Medano Creek can become a raging torrent, capable of causing severe damage to property and infrastructure. In recent years, the creek has been the site of several flash floods, which have led to the evacuation of nearby residents and the closure of roads and bridges.

Silver Mountain

Silver Mountain

41.28km from Lake Isabel

Silver Mountain rises just east of Mt. Mestas and is composed of the same granitic materials. It is also at the center of a set of granitic dikes radiating outward like spokes on a wheel around the mountain. A good trekking destination and also you can spend some beautiful time here with breathtaking views and also with beautiful nature.

Mount Herard

Mount Herard

41.59km from Lake Isabel

Mount Herard is the highest peak in Saguache County, Colorado. The mountain is part of the Sangre de Cristo Range, which runs along the eastern edge of the county. Mount Herard rises to an elevation of 12,966 feet. The peak is located in the San Isabel National Forest and is accessible via a number of hiking trails. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot bighorn sheep, elk, and other animals while hiking in the area.

Pueblo Reservoir

Pueblo Reservoir

41.89km from Lake Isabel

Pueblo Reservoir is a man-made lake in southern Colorado. It is located, about 90 miles south of Denver. The reservoir was created in 1975 by the construction of the Pueblo Dam on the Arkansas River. The lake has a capacity of 477,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 11,100 acres. It is used for recreation, irrigation, and water supply. The reservoir is home to a variety of fishes and the Pueblo Reservoir State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hiking.

Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain

42.43km from Lake Isabel

Iron Mountain is a mountain summit in the Never Summer Mountains of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12,270-foot peak is located 2.4 miles east-southeast of the Cameron Pass, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide separating State Forest State Park and Jackson County from Roosevelt National Forest and Larimer County.

La Veta Pass

La Veta Pass

42.91km from Lake Isabel

La Veta Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.869m above the sea level, located on the boundary between Costilla and Huerfano counties, in south central Colorado in the United States.b While this new route is slightly higher, it has no sharp curves and is thus better suited to modern highway traffic.

Upper Sand Creek Lake

Upper Sand Creek Lake

43.07km from Lake Isabel

Upper Sand Creek Lake is a small reservoir in Saguache County, Colorado. The lake is situated in a remote area of the San Luis Valley and is surrounded by mountains. The area is accessible only by four-wheel drive vehicles or hiking. The lake is stocked with trout and is popular for fishing. There are also several camping sites in the area. Upper Sand Creek Lake is a beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy the great outdoors.

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Lake Isabel

Lake Isabel

Lake Isabel, Colorado 81069, USA

Lake Isabel is a reservoir located in the San Isabel National Forest in Pueblo and Custer counties, in Colorado, United States. The lake is in the Wet Mountains. The lake is open to fishing year round and is regularly stocked by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Available activities include fishing, hiking, camping and sledding in the winter.