Andrews Lake

Description: Situated on a small bench near Molas Pass, this is the epitome of scenic mountain lakes. The lake itself is not very good for waterbirds, but the boggy willows can support Fox and Lincoln's Sparrows, Wilson's and MacGillivray's Warblers, and Dusky Flycatcher, and the spruce-fir could produce Pine Grosbeak, Hammond's Flycatcher, Red Crossbill, and more. During the winter months White-tailed Ptarmigan can be found around the lake, though you will have to snowshoe in from the highway to find them. Look in the bogs for alpine butterflies, especially in late summer.

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Streamside Willow, Spruce-Fir Forest

Directions: Andrews Lake is about one mile south of Molas Pass on US 550 and about 7 miles south of Silverton.

Dates of Access: Any
Hours of Operation: Daylight hours

Delorme: 76 C4
Roads of Colorado: 131 D2

Latitude: 37.728290000000
Longitude: 107.710600000000

Ownership: US Forest Service
Lodging: None
Parking: Paved parking area
Admission: Free
Restrictions or Hazards: Access road closed during the winter months
Handicap Access: Some viewing from car