Farwell Lake

5/5 (7 reviews)
Farwell Lake is a must-do side trail off the Farwell Mountain trail. It takes you around the peak of Mount Farwell and ends above the beautiful Farwell Lake. From here you can hike down to the pristine waters of the lake where native trout are abundant and the scenery is breathtaking. The trail host...Read More
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Highlights of Farwell Lake

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Mud Category IconMud
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
10494 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
07/01 - 12/01
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
409.2A
Nearest Town
Steamboat Springs
Nearest Services
Steamboat Springs
Management Agency
Routt National Forest
District
Hanhs Peak - Bear Ears Ranger District

Overview

Farwell Lake is a must-do side trail off the Farwell Mountain trail. It takes you around the peak of Mount Farwell and ends above the beautiful Farwell Lake. From here you can hike down to the pristine waters of the lake where native trout are abundant and the scenery is breathtaking. The trail hosts a few challenges of its own, plus the remote location, which safeguards this area from the touch of mankind. If traveling here, please show respect to the forest, stay the trail, and help keep this area beautiful for generations to come.

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6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
7 Community Reviews
1 Video
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