Little Molas Lake
This small lake just south of Silverton is a good spot to camp out and bird in spruce-fir woodland: species such as American Three-toed and Hairy Woodpeckers, Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, and Gray Jay are possible. During the winter months the adventurous snowshoe in to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan in the willows around the frozen lake. Pine squirrels and snowshoe hares can be found in the area.
Restrictions: Road closed during the winter months. Those coming from low elevations should be aware of altitude sickness. This lake sits at over 10,000 ft.
County: San Juan
Directions: From Silverton travel south on US 550 about 5 miles and turn west (right) on FR 584. Follow FR 584 to the Little Molas Lake campground.
Alternate Directions: From Silverton, head south on US550 for 6 miles to FR 584, on the right. Turn and drive just over a mile to the lake.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Spruce-Fir Forest, Streamside Willow
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Fee camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Delorme: 76 C4
ROC: 131 D2
Latitude: 37.74390769
Longitude: -107.7096643
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L630632