Pomeroy Lakes

4.8/5 (43 reviews)
If you enjoy mining history, alpine fishing and camping then this trail is a must do. You will gain a glimpse of the areas mining history as you begin the trail at the old townsite of Romley. You will then pass several arial tram towers that are still standing before you reach the Mary Murphy Mine a...Read More
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Highlights of Pomeroy Lakes

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
12099 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
06/15 - 10/31
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
FS 297
Nearest Town
St. Elmo
Nearest Services
Buena Vista
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest
District
Salida Ranger District

Overview

If you enjoy mining history, alpine fishing and camping then this trail is a must do. You will gain a glimpse of the areas mining history as you begin the trail at the old townsite of Romley. You will then pass several arial tram towers that are still standing before you reach the Mary Murphy Mine area, which offers an opportunity to explore several of the old structures that are still standing. After the mine you will continue through meadows and heavy timber before you reach the parking area at an elevation of 12,109' with a view of Lower Pomeroy Lake. Upper Pomeroy Lake is about a mile hike farther up the basin along an old road and is situated below Pomeroy Mountain (13,151').

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9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
43 Community Reviews
1 Video
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