Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60)

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,664 ft
Elevation

This trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness and provides great views of Copper Mountain Ski Area to the south and the Tenmile Range to the southeast. The trail climbs steadily up through aspen and lodgepole pine forests before reaching the two Wheeler Lakes. If you want a longer hike, then you can continue on the Gore Range Trail up to Lost Lake or to the top of Uneva Pass.

* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

Getting there

From westbound I-70 take Exit 196, Scenic Overlook, and park in the spaces provided. From eastbound I-70 travel to Exit 198, Officers Gulch, and turn left at the stop sign. Travel underneath I-70 and take the westbound on-ramp for I-70. Travel on I-70 westbound and take Exit 196, Scenic Overlook, and park in the spaces provided.

39.51783, -106.14700 · 39°31'4.2"N 106°8'49.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.92.93.13.62.41.11.72.21.62.02.62.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60)

Can you reserve a site at Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60)?
No. Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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