Meridian Lake, Colorado, United States

4.5 (23 reviews) Spent Ranking #9 in Crested Butte Bodies of Water • Hiking Trails

Love swimming in mountain lakes? This is the place!!

One of my favorite things in the world is swimming in a cool mountain lake. This one is special because you get a nice short hike before hand, then a breathtaking view! You can go right down to the edge and plunge in, or you can do a little cliff jumping. The water is not as cold as I thought it would be at this elevation. It was very comfortable. One thing to note is that a map I read said you can hike all the way around the lake, but the path was blocked by private residence barbed wire. Maybe I missed something, but it did seem limited.
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Address

2000 Washington Gulch Rd, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States.

Current local date and time now

Thursday, May 09, 2024, 21:51

User Ratings

4.5 based on (23 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Denise W 5:00 PM Jul 12, 2018
    Love swimming in mountain lakes? This is the place!!
    One of my favorite things in the world is swimming in a cool mountain lake. This one is special because you get a nice short hike before hand, then a breathtaking view! You can go right down to the edge and plunge in, or you can do a little cliff jumping. The water is not as cold as I thought it would be at this elevation. It was very comfortable. One thing to note is that a map I read said you can hike all the way around the lake, but the path was blocked by private residence barbed wire. Maybe I missed something, but it did seem limited.
  • 5WorldTravelers34 5:00 PM Oct 27, 2018
    A must see when you are in this area
    We visited Meridian Lake during a recent Colorado trip. Meridian Lake is a popular destination in both summer and fall for its fantastic views, proximity to town, and the amazing color provided by season wildflowers and golden aspen foliage. The very long and narrow natural lake (also known as Long Lake), is also a great place to go for a swim in the summertime. Be sure and bring your camera! Directions: From the Town of Crested Butte, take Gothic Road (Route 135) north 1.75 miles. Turn left onto Washington Gulch Road and drive 1.5 miles. Easy Route: Park in front of the tennis courts on the right side for the easy route. Strenuous Route: Drive another .90 miles farther to signed TH and the dirt parking lot on the left.

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