Lake San Cristobal Scenic Overlook - Lake City, CO - Scenic Roadside Look-Outs on Waymarking.com

Formed several hundred years ago when a massive landslide barricaded the valley, Lake San Cristobal is Colorado's second largest natural lake (the largest is Grand Lake). This overlook takes you along a short trail about 100 feet from the pullout along a sharp turn on CO SH-149. Use caution as the trail transverses a very steep slope with loose rock. Upon reaching the overlook you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the lake and two information signs. This area is rich in natural beauty and mining history and even a notorious massacre.

Although State Highway 149 is plowed and accessible year round, I would not recommend trying to reach the overlook in snowy conditions as the trail may be very icy and it is a long way down.

Describe - Highway or Road number: SH 149 Closest town or city: Lake City Number of parking spots available: 2 Name if a website describes this location.: [Web Link] Summer View: yes Year around access ?: yes Comfort station on site: no Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes Winter View: Not Listed

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