Ruby lake ranch lake group.
Ruby lake durango co.
The trail continues to ascend sometimes gradually and sometimes moderately toward emerald lake mile 10 and continues more steeply to moon lake and a spectacular view of mount oso at mile 14.
Needleton ruby lake by pappabroome wed jul 25 2012 8 45 pm we are planning a trip to co and we are thinking about taking the train from durango and being dropped off at needleton.
The boundary of the weminuche wilderness is 2 7 miles up the trail and the turnoff to emerald lake is at mile 6 3 trail 528.
Ruby lake is a lake located just 24 1 miles from durango in la plata county in the state of colorado united states near needleton co.
I backpacked this trail in the summer of 2010 and basecamped at an excellent site near ruby lake.
This is your primary access to animas mountain monitor peak turret peak and pigeon peak.
Dogs are also able to use this trail.
The trail is primarily used for hiking fishing horses and mountain biking.
Fern creek trail to little ruby lake is a 7 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near creede colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult.
Lime mesa to ruby lake emerald lake and needle creek trail junction and is a 16 4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near durango colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult.
Weminuche wilderness was created by the wilderness act of 1964 and was officially founded by congress in 1974.
Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brown trout rainbow trout largemouth bass brook trout cutthroat trout and crappie here.
Or would you like to know where the fish are biting in the durango co area.
Welcome to ruby lake ranch 77 26 acres of pure colorado bliss.
Although this trail requires a high level of routefinding experience the reward is reaching ruby lake and a seldom visited area.
This is one you ll want to savor for a while.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Looking for a map of ruby lake.
Weminuche wilderness is part of the san juan national forest and is the largest wilderness in colorado.
Emerald lake pine river.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from june until october.
From here gasps exclamations and the clicking of cameras fill the air as the high mesa gives way to a spectacular view of the cobalt blue ruby lake below while 14ers windom and eolus create a jagged backdrop in the distance.
