Gore Range, Colorado

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Related Hikes

• Willow Lakes Trail (Gore Range) — A demanding hike into the Eagles Nest Wilderness from Silverthorne, climbing through aspen and pine before breaking into the open cirque holding Willow Lakes, ringed by the jagged spires locals call the Zodiac Spires. The Gore Range's ridgeline doubles cleanly in the still water on a calm morning — arrive early, since afternoon winds here pick up fast and a mirrored lake can turn to chop within the hour.
• Gore Range (general) — A jagged, largely trail-less range running roughly from Vail Pass to Kremmling, named for the Irish nobleman who financed an infamous 1850s hunting expedition through the area. Unlike more accessible ranges nearby, the Gore's serrated ridgeline is best photographed from a distance — Willow Lakes, Silverthorne, or Ptarmigan Peak all offer strong vantage points without requiring technical climbing to get close.