Hahns Peak Lake

This small mountain lake usually isn’t worth a visit for waterbirds, but the excellent montane forest surrounding it is another story entirely. Mixed lodgepole and ponderosa pine, with a good dose of aspen, make this a good place to look for species like Olive-sided, Cordilleran, and Dusky Flycatchers, Williamson’s Sapsucker, and at night, Flammulated Owl.

Restrictions: None

County: Routt

Directions: From Steamboat Springs, take US 40 west to CR 129 and turn right (north) toward Clark. Follow CR 129 to Hahn's Peak Lake (past Clark, Hahn's Peak Village, and Steamboat Lake State Park).

Alternate Directions: From Steamboat Springs, head west on US 40 to Elk River Road just outside town. Turn right and go 28 miles to CR 129F. Turn left and travel about one-half mile to the lake.

Habitat: Mixed Conifer Forest, Aspen Grove, Lodgepole Forest, Pond/Lake/Reservoir

Dates of Access: Closed during the winter
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: USFS day use pass

Parking: Gravel parking area

Lodging: Camping

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some car birding

Delorme: 16 B2

ROC: 20 C4

Latitude: 40.83400208
Longitude: -106.9844965