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American Lake can be found on the Wetterhorn Peak USGS quad topo map. American Lake is a lake in Hinsdale County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.0017, -107.5631 and the altitude is 12228 feet (3727 meters). Anyone interested in fishing American Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished American Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.0017
Longitude: -107.5631
Elevation: 12228 ft (3727 m)
Locator Map - American Lake
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
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Partly cloudy in the evening...then mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Lows 15 to 25.
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Snow likely. Snow accumulation around one inch. Highs in the 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning becoming light. Chance of snow 60 percent.
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Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 10 above. Highs 25 to 35.
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Wednesday:
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Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 10 above. Highs 25 to 35.
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Nearby Trails
Engineer Pass to American Flats and Wildhorse Peak (Distance: 1.1 mi)
Views of the Uncompahgre high peaks. The majority of this hike is located in the area of American Flats, which is managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, rather than...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Colorado's Uncompahgre Wilderness"
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Lake City, CO - Hiking - length:6 mi
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Engineer Pass (Distance: 2.5 mi)
This trail, combined with Cinnamon Pass, constitutes the famous Alpine Loop. It is an exhilarating trip for drivers of all experience levels. There are many mines and points of historical interest alo...
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From the guidebook "Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails, Vol. 1"
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Ouray, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:21 mi
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Engineer Pass to Lake City (Distance: 2.5 mi)
Ghost town of Animas Forks; 12,800-foot Engineer Pass, from which you can see seven of the 13 San Juan peaks that reach 14,000 feet; wildflowers; fall colors; vast alpine landscape.
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From the guidebook "Colorado Byways"
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Lake City, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:24 mi
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Engineer Mountain (Distance: 2.6 mi)
This route explores a scenic and historic byway in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Trail: All the way.
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From the guidebook "Colorado Summit Hikes for Everyone"
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Ouray, CO - Hiking - length:18.2 mi
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Engineer Mountain Road (Distance: 2.6 mi)
Part of the 65-mile Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway, this outstanding route (often called Engineer Pass Road) includes old mine sites, the famous ghost town of Animas Forks and meadows splashe...
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From the guidebook "Colorado Byways"
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Ouray, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:9.2 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Best Western Twin Peaks Motel (Distance: 6 mi)
Stay at this Ouray, Colorado Lodge nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in the 'Switzerland of America'. The Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs is conveniently located in the city ...
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125 3rd Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
Price from: $133.99
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Comfort Inn Ouray (Distance: 6 mi)
All rooms have mountain views. Telluride Ski Resort is 46 driving miles from hotel. Pet Accommodation: 10.00/night per pet.
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191 5th Ave
Ouray, CO 81427
Price from: $139.49
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Ouray Chalet Inn (Distance: 6 mi)
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is one of Colorados best-kept secrets. Known as the Switzerland of America, Ouray has a little bit of everything for every one, for every season. Enjoy the spl...
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510 Main Street
Ouray, CO 81427
Price from: $89.99
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St.Elmo Hotel (Distance: 6 mi)
Enjoy a turn-of-the-century historic Bed & Breakfast located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains in Ouray, Colo. All of our rooms are uniquely decorated with antiques and a Victorian-era motif. We are...
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426 Main Street
Ouray, CO 81427
Price from: $126.00
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Camels Garden (Distance: 14 mi)
Tellurides finest property, unequaled service and amenities truley make the Camel's Garden the place to stay in Telluride.
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250 West San Juan Ave.
Telluride, CO 81435
Price from: $185.00
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