Chinns Lake

4.4/5 (116 reviews)
Chinns Lake is a fun and short trail that offers excellent camping on the water, hiking and fishing within an hour or so of Denver, Colorado. The trail leads to two lakes to fish from, along with plenty of hiking around the lakes or bushwhacking up through timberline. With such good camping and ot...Read More
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Highlights of Chinns Lake

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Highest Elevation
11107 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
174.1D
Nearest Town
Idaho Springs
Nearest Services
Idaho Springs
Management Agency
Arapaho National Forest
District
Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Chinns Lake is a fun and short trail that offers excellent camping on the water, hiking and fishing within an hour or so of Denver, Colorado. The trail leads to two lakes to fish from, along with plenty of hiking around the lakes or bushwhacking up through timberline. With such good camping and other activities, Chinns Lake is an ideal location for a quick overnight trip. This area gets a lot of use, and litter can build up quickly. Pack out what you have packed in, plus some.

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14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
116 Community Reviews
1 Video
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