About Upper Cataract Lake #63
Upper Cataract Lake is in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area in the Gore Range mountains. It is a beautiful lake that sits on the edge of tree line and has dramatic views of Eagles Nest Peak. The climb from the trailhead is steady and steep at times as it climbs through lodgepole pines, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests. * There is a printable [Recreation Quicksheet](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5187050.pdf) for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
- Managed by: FS
- Where: 4 mi south of Heeney, CO · 39.8095, -106.31236
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Range Trail | Horse | at camp | 47.2 mi |
| Upper Cataract - Mirror Lake | Horse | at camp | 6.5 mi |
| Surprise Trail | Horse | 0.6 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Cataract Lake Loop | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Eaglesmere Trail | Horse | 1.9 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Guthrie Gulch | Horse | 1.9 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.6 mi
Water fill-up: 16 mi
Propane: 19.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 6 mi S of Heeney 1.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 11 mi N of Vail 1.8 mi
- Cataract Creek Campground 2 mi
- Green Mountain/Heeney Area 4.5 mi
- Elliott Creek Campground 4.5 mi
- Camping 4.9 mi