Erie Lake–Prince Lake Number 2, 3 lakes
2.4 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 50 min
Erie Lake–Prince Lake Number 2, 3 lakes is a 2.4-mile out-and-back near Ninemile Corner, CO. The route passes Erie Lake, Marfell Lakes and Prince Lake Number 2. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Erie Lake–Prince Lake Number 2, 3 lakes
2.4 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 50 min
Elevation 5,185–5,248 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: 40.01698, -105.10013
Weather Sep 4: Mostly clear, high 93°F / low 57° · precip 4% · wind 8 mph · sunrise 6:32 AM · sunset 7:29 PM
Transit-accessible: Arapahoe Rd & US 287 stop 182 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Erie Lake.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.5 miPass Marfell Lakes.
- 0.4 miBear left, heading N.
- 0.2 miPass Prince Lake Number 2.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading W.
- 50 ftBear right, heading W.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 6:43 PM for the 7:29 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Arapahoe Rd & US 287 stop 182 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Prince Lake Number 2 & Elmwood Reservoir 3.5 mi · ▲ 53 ft
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