Pawnee Lake
Description:
Pawnee
Lake is a beautiful lake located in a deep valley on the west side of Pawnee
Pass. It is surrounded by steep rock walls on the south and west and tall
spruce on the east. About two thirds of the shoreline is easily accessible
for fishing for cutthroat trout. A large meadow lies to the east. Good camping
spots are available for those with a permit for the Cascade Creek Travel Zone.
Features:
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Area: |
11.3 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.6 miles |
| Elevation: |
10,870 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
22 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - Sept |
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Directions:
Pawnee
Lake is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and can be reached via the Pawnee
Pass Trail from the east and the Cascade Creek Trail from the west. It is about
5.9 miles to Pawnee Lake from the east and about 8.1 miles from the west. The
Pawnee Pass Trail is the more difficult trail. The Pawnee Pass Trail can be
reached from the Long Lake Trailhead. Take Highway 72 north from Nederland approximately
eight miles to Ward. Turn west on Forest Road 112 and travel about 3 miles to
the entrance to the Brainard Lake Recreation Area (there is a five dollar fee).
It is another two miles to Brainard Lake. Follow the road around the north side
of the lake to the turnoff to the Long Lake parking area. Turn right to the
parking area. The Long Lake Trailhead is located at the south end of the parking
area.
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