Geneva Lake

Carbondale, Colorado

5.0/5

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Distance

3.75 miles

Elevation Gain

1302 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Geneva Lake is a great lake for fishing, picnicking, and photography, just 1 hour outside Carbondale.

This is an intermediate hike with scenic views, even before reaching the lake and waterfall. Note that access to the trailhead does require 4WD, as the final section of road is difficult and steep in sections.

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Geneva Lake Reviews

Connor Bruson

Geneva Lake

05/30/18

Hiked to the lake in spring from Crystal. The river was raging and there were many waterfalls by the lake. It was beautiful! The views of Snowmass Peak over Geneva Lake are breathtaking. All other trail users were backpackers as you can access the 4 Pass Loop or Lead King loop from here.

5.0

Gabe Priestley

Geneva Lake

03/23/17

My girlfriend and I backpacked out here after 4x4ing to the trailhead. Just the drive alone is scenic as hell but once you start to climb on the trail you are blessed with views of the backside of the maroon bells as well as snowmass peak. The lake is a perfect place to set up a hammock and relax under the sun.

5.0

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