A long and bumpy trail to Billings Lake in Colorado

Billings Lake is a shallow lake at an elevation of 3.594m (11,791ft) above sea level, located in Chaffee County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. 

Billings Lake

Is the road to Billings Lake in Colorado unpaved?

The road to the mountain lake is totally unpaved. It’s fairly bumpy with rocky parts. It’s called Forest Road 240. The road is suitable for stock, high clearance 4x4- but you could take almost any stock vehicle here. The final stretch of road is only wide enough for one car.

How long is the road to Billings Lake in Colorado?

Starting from Maysville, the road to the mountain lake is 18.34km (11.4 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1083m. The average gradient is 5.90%. The scenery is worth the trip. The trail has some amazing scenery and the lake itself has some fishing available.

Is the road to Billings Lake in Colorado open in winter?

Set high in the central part of Colorado, the road ends on a parking lot near Pride of the West Tunnel at 3,662 m (12,014 ft) above sea level. It’s subject to seasonal closure during the winter.
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